02-11-2021, 03:49 AM
(02-11-2021, 01:45 AM)Thryleon date Wrote:John Mcnroe forged a career on it. There were always plenty of fiery characters. Instead, now when we see people who behave "appallingly" we look down our nose at them rather than exercise a modicum of respect.I'm not sure I understand this perspective, people behaving appallingly deserve our respect!
I recall McEnroe being a knob on the court, I don't really recall him being precious or appalling off court, actually off court I have memories of him being quite charitable but maybe they aren't reliable memories given the distance. I don't count occasions when he was baited by media types, in that circumstance he has my permission to bite back.
"Ruck, ruck, ruck, ruck ....... Ruck, ruck, ruck, ruck"