New British tennis sensation Cameron Norrie’s dad admitted he’d love to satisfy up with Rangers legend Ally McCoist as his son continues his bid for Wimbledon glory after reserving his place within the semi-final at SW19 following a five-set thriller on the All England Membership.
David Norrie is from the King’s Park space of Glasgow and grew up a fan of the Ibrox aspect who prolonged an invitation to the ace British No. 1 to a recreation in Govan which the 26-year-old - who faces defending Novak Djokovic - to which he replied “Find it irresistible, undoubtedly be up for it.”
And pa David has his eye on a gathering with strike legend McCoist after lacking out final yr when the 59-year-old was as a result of captain Scotland towards England in an exhibition match - with Report Sport columnist and former Celtic striker Chris Sutton main the Auld Enemy - which was cancelled as a result of Covid.
Norrie Snr. was invited onto talkSPORT to debate his son’s heroics after his final eight win over David Goffin however McCoist wasn’t on his typical breakfast morning slot and common co-host Laura Woods requested if he want to meet McCoist.
And he mentioned: “I’ve by no means met Ally, clearly I watched him on the pitch for a lot of a yr, a few years in the past and it could be good to satisfy Ally in some unspecified time in the future. He was as a result of captain Scotland towards England within the tennis match that received cancelled final Christmas so it’s going to be revived this coming December so possibly we are able to attempt to catch up then if he’s concerned once more.”
Norrie Jnr was born in Johannesburg, raised in Auckland and accomplished his research in Fort Price, Texas, however the Scottish affect in him runs sturdy. He has spoken beforehand of his affection for Rangers, though additionally has a delicate spot for Newcastle United.
Talking in a earlier interview forward of a tennis journey to Scotland for the Davis Cup, he mentioned: “I would even go to a Rangers recreation – if I can squeeze one in. I'm not the largest fan personally, however my dad is a big fan, he grew up watching their matches all his life. So if I used to be to pick of the 2 it could be Rangers.”
And David mentioned: "I’m an enormous Rangers fan as a result of I used to be born in Glasgow in order that’s not an enormous shock. I’m undecided the place Cameron’s ardour for Newcastle got here from. However he’s been following them for a very long time and I noticed a tweet that invited him to one among their matches any time he needs in order that’s going to be a deal with for him when he has the time and alternative to take action.”
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