Murraymania in Broomhill

December 4, 2009

Broomhill Primary School had a visit from a very special guest which had all the children in smashing form.
Super-Scot and world number four tennis seed Andy Murray might well be the shy-and-retiring type when he’s not on court, but the youngsters at this West End school think he’s just ace.
Prior to the official opening of their RBS Supergrounds funded eco-garden (aptly named Broomchill), the tennis star took a Q&A session from the whole school.
Andy, 22, said he was delighted to be back in Scotland and explained how important he thinks the Supergrounds project is.
He said: ‘I don’t get back to Scotland as much as I’d like to but this project is fantastic.
‘It’s important that kids get to do more activity.’
Andy took dozens of questions from all ages in the school including Primary 3 pupil Euan Duffy, who asked him who was his best opponent.
‘Rafael Nadal is my favourite, he’s a great player and very difficult to play against.’
Questions came thick and fast, at times Murray looked more at ease returning Nadal’s serve, but he made everyone laugh and cheer when Primary 1 pupil Dara Wood asked him what he hoped Santa would bring him for Christmas.
‘A Wimbledon Trophy would be nice – but my coach can be a bit of a Scrooge!’ he replied.
Murray was in Glasgow to mark the official opening of the eco-garden within the school grounds.
The £4,000 Supergrounds project that saw waste ground turned into an eco-garden will be used to help kids appreciate green ideas as well as have fun.

Written by Erik Geddes · Filed Under Features, Glasgow North, Glasgow West, Local News, Sport, Tennis | Leave a Comment