A frozen shoulder! A bloody frozen shoulder, diagnosed just days away from the resumption of golf and tennis. How typical! Months of inactivity during lockdown and now, just as we prepare to come out of hibernation, the body fails! Ah well…just another sign of the aging process that hits us all at some point.
Apparently this type of injury can come out of nothing. The physio has set up a program of exercises that have me shrugging my shoulders at regular intervals like a grumpy Benoit Paire while also making a succession of unusual movements to the consternation of anyone in my eye line.
Of course Andy Murray knows all about unexpected injuries these days. His withdrawal from Miami was a massive blow after the disappointment of missing out on the Australian Open.
Murray’s determination to return to the upper levels of the game is a testament to his fighting qualities and no one in their right mind would ever write him off. That said, the next couple of months are going to be critical in identifying what he can realistically expect to achieve back on tour.
Having covered Dubai for Prime Video I’m now looking forward to hosting their coverage from Monte Carlo and Rome before the French Open. I’m also thrilled to be part of IMG Radio’s coverage of the “Open “Golf Championship immediately after Wimbledon and before the North American hard court swing.
I’ve also been part of the UK Pro League coverage on BT Sport which has been set up to help develop some of the countries lesser known pros who have been so badly affected by the travel restrictions which have blighted the lives of top class athletes all over the world along with everyone else. Eight weeks of competition lead to a finale at the Copper Box Arena in London at the end of the year which should be a special event.
As for Tottenham! Well that Europa League exit was a mighty body blow but I’m still backing Jose Mourinho to turn things around. A cup final triumph and top four finish remains possible, if a touch unlikely! I know many of the supporters are fed up with the manager and his style of play but, in truth, it doesn’t really matter who’s in charge on the pitch. Until the board matches the ambition of the fans, silverware and sustained success at the very highest level will remain elusive and that’s been the story for far too long now.
Enjoy Springtime and keep cheering for your favorites through thick and thin… hard as that can sometimes be!
Best wishes
Marcus
March 21.