| Sort of off topic 15:20 - Jul 1 with 1441 views | blackpooljack |
But if anyone has been watching Wimbledon this week then a little bit of trivia Athur Fery who had a good win for the brits yesterday is the son of current FC Lorient President. |  | | |  |
| Sort of off topic on 15:40 - Jul 1 with 1409 views | union_jack |
I had to look him up and noticed he was born in France to French parents yet chooses to represent GBR. Strange one that. He was schooled here so can play for the GB side but I’d have thought he’d class himself French? |  |
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| Sort of off topic on 15:50 - Jul 1 with 1398 views | onehunglow |
| Sort of off topic on 15:40 - Jul 1 by union_jack |
I had to look him up and noticed he was born in France to French parents yet chooses to represent GBR. Strange one that. He was schooled here so can play for the GB side but I’d have thought he’d class himself French? |
I looked him up too ironically
His dad very very wealthy which seems the case with many players
It's almost disappointing to see tennis still driven by well off parents
I loved the game , growing up
It's really tough to play well |  |
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| Sort of off topic on 16:28 - Jul 1 with 1357 views | union_jack |
| Sort of off topic on 15:50 - Jul 1 by onehunglow |
I looked him up too ironically
His dad very very wealthy which seems the case with many players
It's almost disappointing to see tennis still driven by well off parents
I loved the game , growing up
It's really tough to play well |
I played more squash than tennis which I really enjoyed until like most things it was not possible due to chronic back issues. | |
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| Sort of off topic on 16:41 - Jul 1 with 1338 views | onehunglow |
| Sort of off topic on 16:28 - Jul 1 by union_jack |
I played more squash than tennis which I really enjoyed until like most things it was not possible due to chronic back issues. |
Got a couple of squash trophies in the attic collecting dust
Thirty years ago , ,I was champion veteran handicap champion at New Brighton RU club
Success didn't change me
Loved the game but got some injuries which have left their mark
I bet you've not been banned and suspended for foul language and bad behaviour on court !  | |
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| Sort of off topic on 16:44 - Jul 1 with 1333 views | union_jack |
| Sort of off topic on 16:41 - Jul 1 by onehunglow |
Got a couple of squash trophies in the attic collecting dust
Thirty years ago , ,I was champion veteran handicap champion at New Brighton RU club
Success didn't change me
Loved the game but got some injuries which have left their mark
I bet you've not been banned and suspended for foul language and bad behaviour on court ! |
Of course not but I’ve paid out quite a bit for racquets damaged beyond repair in a fit of pique😡 | |
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| Sort of off topic on 19:34 - Jul 1 with 1238 views | KeithHaynes |
| Sort of off topic on 15:50 - Jul 1 by onehunglow |
I looked him up too ironically
His dad very very wealthy which seems the case with many players
It's almost disappointing to see tennis still driven by well off parents
I loved the game , growing up
It's really tough to play well |
Are the Swansea women’s tennis players parents wealthy ? |  |
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| Sort of off topic on 19:42 - Jul 1 with 1220 views | Whiterockin |
| Sort of off topic on 19:34 - Jul 1 by KeithHaynes |
Are the Swansea women’s tennis players parents wealthy ? |
Father is a digital engineer and mother is manager of a shop. |  | | |
| Sort of off topic on 01:12 - Jul 2 with 1068 views | Robbie |
JPR Williams won a British Title at Wimbeldon back in the old days . | | | |
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| Sort of off topic on 08:34 - Jul 2 with 955 views | onehunglow |
| Sort of off topic on 16:28 - Jul 1 by union_jack |
I played more squash than tennis which I really enjoyed until like most things it was not possible due to chronic back issues. |
Got a couple of squash trophies in the attic collecting dust
Thirty years ago , ,I was champion veteran handicap champion at New Brighton RU club
Success didn't change me
Loved the game but got some injuries which have left their mark
I bet you've not been banned and suspended for foul language and bad behaviour on court ! | |
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| Sort of off topic on 08:36 - Jul 2 with 950 views | onehunglow |
| Sort of off topic on 19:34 - Jul 1 by KeithHaynes |
Are the Swansea women’s tennis players parents wealthy ? |
So you disagree with my statement
I stand by every word
Historically , not a working class game in Wales or GB even though most folk have held a tennis racquet
She's 66k richer anyway
Thanks | |
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| Sort of off topic on 10:13 - Jul 2 with 872 views | KeithHaynes |
| Sort of off topic on 08:36 - Jul 2 by onehunglow |
So you disagree with my statement
I stand by every word
Historically , not a working class game in Wales or GB even though most folk have held a tennis racquet
She's 66k richer anyway
Thanks |
Depends how you see my reply. I have no knowledge of the answer to the questioned I asked. Hence me posting it on here. Yes, there is an air of entitlement to the sport. But my question was merely to see if anyone knew.
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| Sort of off topic on 12:57 - Jul 2 with 787 views | onehunglow |
| Sort of off topic on 10:13 - Jul 2 by KeithHaynes |
Depends how you see my reply. I have no knowledge of the answer to the questioned I asked. Hence me posting it on here. Yes, there is an air of entitlement to the sport. But my question was merely to see if anyone knew.
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I don't see it as entitlement
I see it as a " class" issue
Rather like golf
It's not easy to join a golf or tennis club of significance
Both sports need professional coaching to play the game properly
Why does this country not go into council estates and promote the games
Answer is because both " classes" mistrust each other
This underpins everything on this country
It's why the term posh is a pejorative
Imagine someone from Portmead being called posh or a snob ? | |
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| Sort of off topic on 13:02 - Jul 2 with 777 views | Whiterockin |
| Sort of off topic on 12:57 - Jul 2 by onehunglow |
I don't see it as entitlement
I see it as a " class" issue
Rather like golf
It's not easy to join a golf or tennis club of significance
Both sports need professional coaching to play the game properly
Why does this country not go into council estates and promote the games
Answer is because both " classes" mistrust each other
This underpins everything on this country
It's why the term posh is a pejorative
Imagine someone from Portmead being called posh or a snob ? |
Sports like golf and tennis tend to be more "elitist" because to be successful you need one to one coaching which is expensive. Team sports are less expensive because of group coaching. That's my opinion anyway. | | | |
| Sort of off topic on 13:47 - Jul 2 with 733 views | onehunglow |
| Sort of off topic on 13:02 - Jul 2 by Whiterockin |
Sports like golf and tennis tend to be more "elitist" because to be successful you need one to one coaching which is expensive. Team sports are less expensive because of group coaching. That's my opinion anyway. |
Well yes but fact remains there seems little interest in both in " poor" areas
The potential talent is there and it's a shocking waste of
Tennis far more mainstream in many parts of Europe
Actually , thinking of it, few of our " poorer" areas sees swimmers coming from them
Is it because golf , tennis and swimming are highly technical and require relentless practice and patience
Football can be a very quick way to become super rich relatively soon in life | |
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| Sort of off topic on 14:00 - Jul 2 with 729 views | jack247 |
| Sort of off topic on 19:34 - Jul 1 by KeithHaynes |
Are the Swansea women’s tennis players parents wealthy ? |
I’m not sure, but judging by her interview, she sounded more Home Counties than Swansea and if I had to guess, I’d say she’s had some media training. She came across very well. Either way, it was great to see her representing us. | | | |
| Sort of off topic on 15:57 - Jul 2 with 678 views | Whiterockin |
| Sort of off topic on 13:47 - Jul 2 by onehunglow |
Well yes but fact remains there seems little interest in both in " poor" areas
The potential talent is there and it's a shocking waste of
Tennis far more mainstream in many parts of Europe
Actually , thinking of it, few of our " poorer" areas sees swimmers coming from them
Is it because golf , tennis and swimming are highly technical and require relentless practice and patience
Football can be a very quick way to become super rich relatively soon in life |
I would say there is no class barrier in Swimming, the only barrier is if parents are able/prepared to take their children training 9/10/11 times a week, often at 5.30 in the morning. | | | |
| Sort of off topic on 16:31 - Jul 2 with 651 views | onehunglow |
| Sort of off topic on 15:57 - Jul 2 by Whiterockin |
I would say there is no class barrier in Swimming, the only barrier is if parents are able/prepared to take their children training 9/10/11 times a week, often at 5.30 in the morning. |
Well there you are
How many " from deprived areas" are prepared to do that when many can't be arsed to cook a basic meal for their kids
Sadly, shockingly, nutirician itself seems class cloyed
Look around your average holiday flight and see the results of tardiness and lack of personal pride
It seems football alone is the only sport that matters
Hence the view that tennis, golf , cricket are posh , which they aren't really | |
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| Sort of off topic on 00:59 - Jul 4 with 387 views | Robbie |
My local swimming pool has been demolished , probably houses will be built there as an alternative , NPTC though more money should be making Aberavon seafront prettier .
Both my children learned a valuable lesson on how to swim from an early age and hope in a time of distress that skill will come to the fore .
Tennis / Golf sorry but really not for me , still classed as elitist in my view . | | | |
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