Wimbledon Day 11 - Mens Semi-Finals

by Guest Fri 06 Jul 2012, 9:09 am

Thought I would dislodge the toilet brush as matchday thread connoisseur Wink

Federer v Djokovic

Murray v Tsonga

Whack away! Ok!

by Guest Fri 06 Jul 2012, 9:13 am

LK is hoping for a 4pm finish, though he has been shafted by his boss for a 2pm supplier meeting. I might have to try and take the TV into our meeting room

by socal1976 Fri 06 Jul 2012, 9:17 am

Good luck Legend, hope you get to see the matches. I think both are real mouth watering matchups. I just hope everyone gives a show.

by Guest Fri 06 Jul 2012, 9:19 am

I should've timed my annual leave much better.

Both matches promise to be corkers.

I still fancy whoever wins the Fed/Djok semi is the champion in waiting.

Oh crap I realised I didn't set the the Sky +. Fudge it!!! mad

by CaledonianCraig Fri 06 Jul 2012, 9:59 am

legendkillarV2 wrote:
I still fancy whoever wins the Fed/Djok semi is the champion in waiting.

Oh crap I realised I didn't set the the Sky +. Fudge it!!!

I would agree with that.

Well you can always watch it on BBC IPlayer

by Guest Fri 06 Jul 2012, 10:03 am

CaledonianCraig wrote:
legendkillarV2 wrote:
I still fancy whoever wins the Fed/Djok semi is the champion in waiting.

Oh crap I realised I didn't set the the Sky +. Fudge it!!!

I would agree with that.

Well you can always watch it on BBC IPlayer

I would, but my work computer has not got the updated version of the flash player and won't allow updated versions to be installed mad

by CaledonianCraig Fri 06 Jul 2012, 10:11 am

Have you got a smartphone? Watch it on Iplayer on that or from BBC website. Wink

by reckoner Fri 06 Jul 2012, 10:11 am

I am working from home...

by reckoner Fri 06 Jul 2012, 10:13 am

CaledonianCraig wrote:Have you got a smartphone? Watch it on Iplayer on that or from BBC website.

good advice...

by killer938 Fri 06 Jul 2012, 10:15 am

I am taking the afternoon off, but I live in France so not having the entire day off on a Friday is strange

by **JuliusHMarx** Fri 06 Jul 2012, 10:18 am

legendkillarV2 wrote:
CaledonianCraig wrote:
legendkillarV2 wrote:
I still fancy whoever wins the Fed/Djok semi is the champion in waiting.

Oh crap I realised I didn't set the the Sky +. Fudge it!!!

I would agree with that.

Well you can always watch it on BBC IPlayer

I would, but my work computer has not got the updated version of the flash player and won't allow updated versions to be installed

You don't have Admin rights to install the latest version?

by Guest Fri 06 Jul 2012, 10:19 am

CaledonianCraig wrote:Have you got a smartphone? Watch it on Iplayer on that or from BBC website.

Nope. I have a very old Samsung something.

It has lasted me 4 years. I am technologically behind Laugh

by reckoner Fri 06 Jul 2012, 10:19 am

killer938 wrote:I am taking the afternoon off, but I live in France so not having the entire day off on a Friday is strange

pff how the other half live...

by reckoner Fri 06 Jul 2012, 10:20 am

legendkillarV2 wrote:
CaledonianCraig wrote:Have you got a smartphone? Watch it on Iplayer on that or from BBC website.

Nope. I have a very old Samsung something.

It has lasted me 4 years. I am technologically behind

find a work related reason to update flash and get IT on the case?

Or just ask one of the IT guys for a favour?

by Guest Fri 06 Jul 2012, 10:20 am

JuliusHMarx wrote:
legendkillarV2 wrote:
CaledonianCraig wrote:
legendkillarV2 wrote:
I still fancy whoever wins the Fed/Djok semi is the champion in waiting.

Oh crap I realised I didn't set the the Sky +. Fudge it!!!

I would agree with that.

Well you can always watch it on BBC IPlayer

I would, but my work computer has not got the updated version of the flash player and won't allow updated versions to be installed

You don't have Admin rights to install the latest version?

I don't. Even when I went to the Wimbledon official page I get a delightful warning that I have been reported to the IT department for using such a corrupt website. Laugh

NHS for you.

by reckoner Fri 06 Jul 2012, 10:21 am

Ohhh NHS - say no more

by reckoner Fri 06 Jul 2012, 10:22 am

lk, buy an ipad over lunch

by Guest Fri 06 Jul 2012, 10:23 am

reckoner wrote:lk, buy an ipad over lunch

I have an I-Pod touch. I-Pad is a step too far for me Smile

The I-Pod is at home and plus I can't use the hospital Wi-Fi because they kick you off it Laugh

by reckoner Fri 06 Jul 2012, 10:25 am

Pub lunch at 1pm then!

by Guest Fri 06 Jul 2012, 10:57 am

LOL LK, I've been getting the same messages all week Laugh

by killer938 Fri 06 Jul 2012, 11:02 am

reckoner wrote:
killer938 wrote:I am taking the afternoon off, but I live in France so not having the entire day off on a Friday is strange

pff how the other half live...

Haha, sorry, but look at it this way, if Murray loses to Tsonga, who is going to be the one who has to put up with a load of French people at work next week?

by reckoner Fri 06 Jul 2012, 11:07 am

killer938 wrote:
reckoner wrote:
killer938 wrote:I am taking the afternoon off, but I live in France so not having the entire day off on a Friday is strange

pff how the other half live...

Haha, sorry, but look at it this way, if Murray loses to Tsonga, who is going to be the one who has to put up with a load of French people at work next week?

Well there is that i suppose- doesn't quite make up for having Friday off as a matter of course!

Anyway, Murray's going to win it easy, I wouldn't worry!

by killer938 Fri 06 Jul 2012, 11:13 am

Yeh, it is every other Friday but it is a pretty sweet deal.

I always fear the worst when it comes to Murray matches, especially when everyone seems so confident he is going to win, I just hope for his sake he does because just getting to the final will put some of the Wimbledon pressure to bed.

by Guest Fri 06 Jul 2012, 12:18 pm

Literally counting the minutes down. Cannot remember for the life of me a day of matches that has a big match feel for it. I think because there is so much on the line and the rewards from the matches seem so separate of the tournament.

British finalist? A new record for Federer? Djokovic aiming to retain his title? Tsonga aiming to make another Slam final?

drumroll

by **JuliusHMarx** Fri 06 Jul 2012, 12:26 pm

Is Bargain Hunt on yet?

by User 774433 Fri 06 Jul 2012, 12:27 pm

JuliusHMarx wrote:Is Bargain Hunt on yet?

by Guest Fri 06 Jul 2012, 12:29 pm

JuliusHMarx wrote:Is Bargain Hunt on yet?

I am sure Murray would love a Wimbledon bargain Very Happy

by Guest Fri 06 Jul 2012, 12:46 pm

The roof is now over.

Advantage Fed?

by Guest Fri 06 Jul 2012, 12:49 pm

I have cheekily tried to cancel my meeting, but to no avail!! Cry

I am hoping they may have an I-Pad for the presentation Ok!

by Guest Fri 06 Jul 2012, 12:53 pm

The meeting today is about Insulin Pumps. It is a massive bumhole of a contract because the funding mechanisms in place make it such a complex and frustrating contract to construct.

Furthermore I cannot find a current tennis player who has diabetes so I could swerve them to maybe providing some tennis action Very Happy

by CaledonianCraig Fri 06 Jul 2012, 12:58 pm

Hope you find a way to see the match lk.

Action all set to begin on Centre Court. Here's hoping for great tennis and may the best man win.

by Guest Fri 06 Jul 2012, 1:01 pm

ok folks it's time.

Let's get ready to ruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuumble.

by Seifer Almasy Fri 06 Jul 2012, 1:02 pm

Why do the commentators insist on pretending that Federer is the same federer of prime? They make it out as if the reason he loses more today is because all the players have surpassed his greatness in the glory years when that's Love sacks. They never mention he is almost 31... it is just "Djokovic has taken it to a whole new level" Get real.

Federer has more talent than Djok ever will.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Fri 06 Jul 2012, 1:07 pm

I predict that Djokovic to win in 4 sets. And Tsonga to win in 5 sets later.

by Danny_1982 Fri 06 Jul 2012, 1:11 pm

Wow, if Federer serves like this all day he'll have a chance!

Very impressive first game.

by Jahu Fri 06 Jul 2012, 1:11 pm

Go Fed, vaporise him into a million tiny pieces of glittery magic.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Fri 06 Jul 2012, 1:12 pm

Seifer Almasy wrote:Why do the commentators insist on pretending that Federer is the same federer of prime? They make it out as if the reason he loses more today is because all the players have surpassed his greatness in the glory years when that's Love sacks. They never mention he is almost 31... it is just "Djokovic has taken it to a whole new level" Get real.

Federer has more talent than Djok ever will.

Federer for me is the best to play the game ever so no one has the talent he does. He is past his prime, as shown by the fact that he has lost so many sets to the likes of Malisse and Bennetaeu this year

by Seifer Almasy Fri 06 Jul 2012, 1:13 pm

federer hit a winner then... but oh no not on these slower courts.

by Guest Fri 06 Jul 2012, 1:14 pm

Wow 2 service games in 4 minutes. They are not hanging around out there.

by Danny_1982 Fri 06 Jul 2012, 1:17 pm

Is it just me or does it appear to be playing faster than usual?

by User 774433 Fri 06 Jul 2012, 1:17 pm

Seifer Almasy wrote:federer hit a winner then... but oh no not on these slower courts.

Oh god stop whining.

All you're doing here is just continuously spoiling the mood with your snide comments.
Go away!

by User 774433 Fri 06 Jul 2012, 1:18 pm

Great pass by Roger!

by Seifer Almasy Fri 06 Jul 2012, 1:19 pm

It Must Be Love wrote:
Seifer Almasy wrote:federer hit a winner then... but oh no not on these slower courts.
Oh god stop whining.

All you're doing here is just continuously spoiling the mood with your snide comments.
Go away!

It is a forum, get used to free speech. And what I said is correct. It is annoying to watch winners getting returned like clay. It isn't a snide comment to make technical comments on the GAME. Unlike you with your constant badgering of PEOPLE.

by reckoner Fri 06 Jul 2012, 1:19 pm

Ha ha terrible volley from the Djoker there.

by Danny_1982 Fri 06 Jul 2012, 1:20 pm

Tell you what, he may not quite be the player of old... But Federer's technique is just a joy to watch. So fluid and easy on the eye.

by Guest Fri 06 Jul 2012, 1:20 pm

4 service games in under 10 minutes. Chuffing hell.

by User 774433 Fri 06 Jul 2012, 1:21 pm

Serve dominant early on... Run

by User 774433 Fri 06 Jul 2012, 1:22 pm

Immense serving by RF do far Smile

by Guest Fri 06 Jul 2012, 1:23 pm

Live text commentary. What an evil. The BBC are about 2 days too late, Sky Sports has some prat keep plugging betting odds and even thought Radwanksa was an American, Eurosport has a much life as care home brothel!

by User 774433 Fri 06 Jul 2012, 1:25 pm

30-30 chance for Fed!

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