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Originally posted by MFAFF
I think the issue, and rightly so, is the blurring between the record and the success, which MS monopolised in a manner unlikely to be beaten.. and the manner in which it is achieved...The US looks at success as a quantum.. over here the manner in which you go about things is as, if not, more important...
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This seems to be the nub of your agrument MFAFF - and it is about this that we have to agree to differ.
Your critiscism of MS is based on a handful (maybe only 3 or 4) incidents (and reasonable men could differ about these incidents) over a very long career and seven world championships. The overwhelming balance of his victories were achieved through sheer skill and determination and teamwork - and that is, afterall, the hallmark of the sport.
To suggest that MS is where he is because he somehow wasn't "cricket" or didn't allow others to win - is laughable in light of the statistics and reveals your deep prejudice against the man - as indeed does your reference in the quote about to MS having "monopolized" success at F!.