Let's Talk Squash - SUSPENDED

JC009 · Newbie Joined: 16 Jul 2007 Posts: 8

In the post SSF round up, both Fram and Geg mentioned that he has been going through some changes in the near past... Fram mentioned this quite clearly.

Greg is his post match interview talked about changeing his behaviour and attitude, and faults etc...

I have never met Greg, but have gleamed from this forum and other articles that he may not have been the nicest of guys...not very well liked..... arrogant maybe?

Is this is what both are referring to? Or is it more about overcoming two World Open losses?

It was interesting both made note of this same issue.

Any ideas?

swiftfoot · Prolific Contributor Joined: 12 Sep 2007 Posts: 81

yes at one point Greg had a reputation for being arrogant on court and disrespectful to opponents. He took the mick out of Lee beachill once in a team event by mimicking his shots in mockery. Young and talented but not liked much.
He seems to have changed quite a bit recently.

bny768 · Prolific Contributor Joined: 27 Dec 2007 Posts: 89

was at the Toronto Tournament of Champions and saw Greg play. He really does seem cocky in the knockup and even during play. Got booed alot by the anti-french crowd (Toronto Canada is English, only Quebec province is French speaking).

Anyways, he complained alot and got booed.

On the way out, he barely shook hands, then stormed off the court. Our guys were on our way out of the event and Greg was right in front of us walking down the escalator and on the way out. One of our guys said, "good game, just too tough luck". He didnt reply and kept on charging ahead, apparently furious about the loss/calls.

On the other hand, met JP, took pics with us, easy going, good spirited.

Good thing for Gregory is he is maturing as a professional.

ianball11 · Prolific Contributor Joined: 23 May 2008 Posts: 53

Does he speak English?

swiftfoot · Prolific Contributor Joined: 12 Sep 2007 Posts: 81

His english is OK. I believe Lincou is more of the model of a professional standing up for traditional values.
Renan Lavigne was apparently booed out of Canary Wharf tournament after suggesting that because of a call he did not like the ref must be English!!! Did not go down well with the large English contingent.
I know Nick Matthew got into trouble for a sexist remark to a lady ref at the US open so its not all the french players acting up.
In my experience I have seen all kinds of verbal and physical behaviour from squash players over the years and it really is the best sport to find out someones true personality. There are those who can control it and others who find it hard to control feelings.
It should be noted that the guys who can control it tend to do all right thanks very much. i.e Nicol, Willstrop, Palmer (reformed version), Ricketts (he was too intense for most). Power would internalise his bad feelings to refs and audience to his advantage. Bit like McEnroe used to

ianball11 · Prolific Contributor Joined: 23 May 2008 Posts: 53

I watched Jonathon Power in a British Open quarter final and after 40 or 50 shots of a rally he argued mid point that his opponents shot was in when the ref called it out. Made me chuckle Laughing

Ian B.