Andy Murray's success has led to much talk of how British sport is finally getting rid of the sporting monkeys that have so long perched on its back. This is an understandable reaction.
When you win a coveted sporting crown after 77 years you are entitled to celebrate. And the triumphant feeling is all the more understandable given that it has crowned two years of success which has done much to make the British feel that the nation is no longer a sporting pariah. This was felt all the more keenly given that most sports the world plays was invented in this country or, at least, the laws were codified here.
Published on July 11, 2013 01:56