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Andy Murray branded 'irresponsible' for revealing 'extremely ill-advised' Scottish Independence view on Twitter Andy Murray branded 'irresponsible' for revealing 'extremely ill-advised' Scottish Independence view on Twitter
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Andy Murray’s last minute decision to tell the public that he supports Scottish Independence has been criticised on Twitter. Andy Murray’s last-minute decision to tell the public that he supports Scottish independence has been criticised on Twitter.
The former Wimbledon champion voiced his view on the much-publicised debate in the early hours of this morning (18 September), on the day voters make their final decision as to whether or not Scotland will remain a part of the United Kingdom. The former Wimbledon champion voiced his view on the much-publicised debate in the early hours of this morning, on the day voters make their final decision as to whether or not Scotland will remain a part of the United Kingdom.
“Huge day for Scotland today! no campaign negativity last few days totally swayed my view on it. excited to see the outcome. lets do this!,” he tweeted.“Huge day for Scotland today! no campaign negativity last few days totally swayed my view on it. excited to see the outcome. lets do this!,” he tweeted.
Although born in Scotland, Murray lives in Surrey with girlfriend Kim Sears.Although born in Scotland, Murray lives in Surrey with girlfriend Kim Sears.
Huge day for Scotland today! no campaign negativity last few days totally swayed my view on it. excited to see the outcome. lets do this!Huge day for Scotland today! no campaign negativity last few days totally swayed my view on it. excited to see the outcome. lets do this!
Until now Murray has remained tight-lipped on the referendum, unlike many other high-profile names, only stating that “he didn’t like it” when Alex Salmond waved the Saltire flag behind David Cameron at Wimbledon.Until now Murray has remained tight-lipped on the referendum, unlike many other high-profile names, only stating that “he didn’t like it” when Alex Salmond waved the Saltire flag behind David Cameron at Wimbledon.
“I started competing for Great Britain when I was 11. I’m 27 now and I’ve been competing for Great Britain for 16 years,” he told Sunday Times Style.“I started competing for Great Britain when I was 11. I’m 27 now and I’ve been competing for Great Britain for 16 years,” he told Sunday Times Style.
However, Twitter users were quick to condemn Murray’s standing, branding his decision “irresponsible” and “ill-advised”.However, Twitter users were quick to condemn Murray’s standing, branding his decision “irresponsible” and “ill-advised”.
@andy_murray WHAT? Decision should be made on consideration OF FACTS & whats BEST FOR SCOTLAND not the way a campaign is RUN #IRRESPONSIBLE@andy_murray WHAT? Decision should be made on consideration OF FACTS & whats BEST FOR SCOTLAND not the way a campaign is RUN #IRRESPONSIBLE
Nice of the London-based @andy_murray to weigh in on Scottish independence. He might be searching for a polling station for a while, mind.Nice of the London-based @andy_murray to weigh in on Scottish independence. He might be searching for a polling station for a while, mind.
So andy murray shows his true colours... he's British when tennis tournaments are on.He needs fans and Anti British when he loses #VoteNoSo andy murray shows his true colours... he's British when tennis tournaments are on.He needs fans and Anti British when he loses #VoteNo
@andy_murray Extremely ill advised move - polling day is sacrosanct. Should have had the courage of your convictions long ago. Disappointed.@andy_murray Extremely ill advised move - polling day is sacrosanct. Should have had the courage of your convictions long ago. Disappointed.
@andy_murray Mr Murray I respect your belatedly expressed view. Do us a favour. Never again wrap yourself in my national flag. Hypocrisy.@andy_murray Mr Murray I respect your belatedly expressed view. Do us a favour. Never again wrap yourself in my national flag. Hypocrisy.
@andy_murray And yet the lies, obfuscation, violence and intimidation of the "Yes!" campaign didn't have any effect on you at all #Hypocrite@andy_murray And yet the lies, obfuscation, violence and intimidation of the "Yes!" campaign didn't have any effect on you at all #Hypocrite
@andy_murray disappointed in you andy , you may have just swayed the undecided #indyref@andy_murray disappointed in you andy , you may have just swayed the undecided #indyref
However, there were some who leapt to his defence:However, there were some who leapt to his defence:
Given the abuse he's now getting, it's not hard to see why @andy_murray waited until now b4 declaring his support for a #Yes vote. #indyrefGiven the abuse he's now getting, it's not hard to see why @andy_murray waited until now b4 declaring his support for a #Yes vote. #indyref
There really are some vile people out there. Like every Scot @andy_murray has the right to cast his vote without abuse from others.There really are some vile people out there. Like every Scot @andy_murray has the right to cast his vote without abuse from others.
Appalled by the abuse @andy_murray gets from some here on Twitter for his support of YES! campaign. Not ok! #IndyRefAppalled by the abuse @andy_murray gets from some here on Twitter for his support of YES! campaign. Not ok! #IndyRef
Among famous names arguing for independence are Vivienne Westwood, Bjork, Frankie Boyle, The Proclaimers, Alan Cumming, Billy Bragg, Sean Connery and Annie Lennox.Among famous names arguing for independence are Vivienne Westwood, Bjork, Frankie Boyle, The Proclaimers, Alan Cumming, Billy Bragg, Sean Connery and Annie Lennox.
The list of those who want Scotland to stay within the union include David Beckham, JK Rowling, David Bowie, Eddie Izzard, Alex Ferguson, Mike Myers and Emma Thompson.The list of those who want Scotland to stay within the union include David Beckham, JK Rowling, David Bowie, Eddie Izzard, Alex Ferguson, Mike Myers and Emma Thompson.