Sir Andy Murray?

[d.oxley72]

I no issue with Salmond waving his flag. I didn't expect anything different from him.
Maybe, he wasn't allowed to dress up as Mel Gibson and yell 'See that Andy boy, he's SCOTTISH!!!' while swigging at a bottle of Buckie, which isn't really in keeping with the environs of Wimbledon.

[KenL]

Whisky yes, but buckie has nothing to do with Scotland apart from some peoples' habits and regrettable behaviour!

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Wiggo.

Timetrial, yes he is on his own but his knighthood was for the tour de france - a team game.

Sir Chris.

Some (all, I don't know) were team events.

I am not knocking either or them, they totally deserve their adulation (from me also BTW), I just think Andy is right up there.

[MINIme:)]

interesting. I am delighted that Andy won, really pleased for him, really proud he's 'one of ours' etc but a knighthood. Hmmm. I think the meaning of a knighthood has been completely lost. I've no idea what it is supposed to represent now so it's hard to judge if he should be deemed 'worthy'. I'm sure I could go and look up the rationale of the honour, but it's 2am, I'm not long in the door and going to bed in the reasonably near future seems a sensible choice. If it has been totally diluted into general hero worship (and I am not dissing the worshiping of heroes) rather than something about, I don't know, is it contribution to the country or something?? then if the meaning has changed maybe it will upset a lot of people if he doesn't get one. But I'm not sure that his massive and exciting win is the achievement that a knighthood was meant to represent. I'm not sure I'm making any sense
So perhaps more importantly.... who saw me on telly



also, if he does get one, I'll be delighted

[AndyP & Lenore]

Jo, an extract from The Honours System web site.

"Knight/Dame
This is awarded for having a major contribution in any activity, usually at national level. Other people working in the nominee’s area will see their contribution as inspirational and significant, requiring commitment over a long period of time."

Does winning the most prestigious tennis tournament on the planet constitute a "major contribution" to the sport? Especially taking into account he's the first British man to do so for 77 years, all his previous achievements, titles, recent charitable work and so on... I say YES, he should receive a Knighthood.

https://www.gov.uk/honours/types-of-honours-and-awards

[MINIme:)]

ah well thank you Mr Poole! Now I see that then Yes, I think he does. General 'we never win anything' 'we'll never produce anyone good enough to win' type apathy has been turned on its head. That's a pretty good contribution