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Post by hatter_in_macc on Mar 23, 2014 10:26:06 GMT
Not sure if there are any other squash players/followers out there in Heaven, but Britain now has two individual world champions - after Laura Massaro won the Women's Championship in Malaysia. Nick Matthew won the Men's equivalent back in November. Exceptional achievements by both, given the strength in depth of other playing nations and the paltry funding available to support players here.  |
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Post by gazz on Mar 23, 2014 10:51:37 GMT
I've never played it, never watched it and never been into it, but any British champion in any sport is worthy of applause*. Well done to both. * Except Equestrian.  |
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Post by sirroger on Mar 23, 2014 11:03:19 GMT
I reached the final of a big championship once, the place was packed, great atmosphere and the crowd served up a right racquet.
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Post by dudleyhatter on Mar 23, 2014 11:37:47 GMT
Played a couple of times too much short running and changing direction to me. I did see That he had won but not even a mention anywhere if her!
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Post by another_ruined_saturday on Mar 23, 2014 12:48:58 GMT
i've only played a couple of times as well. if you play against somebody who knows what they're doing, they just stand still while you run around like your hair is on fire...
excellent achievement though for both...
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Post by Admin on Mar 23, 2014 15:58:41 GMT
Were not good enough at the 'big sports' to be choosy with what we do well in!
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Post by hatter_in_macc on Mar 23, 2014 16:24:12 GMT
Radio 5 Live have gone some way towards publicising Laura's win, with an interview this lunchtime.
Delighted for her. She hails from the North West (Preston), and is as unaffected by the trappings of sporting fame as it's possible to be. She played a season for my Club, as 'resident professional', and always took time to chat with, and offer advice to, the wider membership - rather than simply playing her matches, picking up an appearance fee and heading straight for the door.
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