He conquered Wimbledon and proved himself to be one of the finest, toughest and quite simply best tennis players in the world.
But that didn’t stop Andy Murray from blubbing when he received the freedom of Stirling. And we say good on him.
We have extensive coverage of a big day for the big guy in Thursday’s Courier.
In other news, we have more on proposals to honour the late great Ian Redford at next month’s Scottish Cup Final. There’s been a big thumbs up all-round from officialdom in what is looking dangerously like a victory for fan power and possibly even an outbreak of common sense in the corridors of Scottish footballing power. Back of the net.
Talking of the cup final we also have the latest on a second victory from fan power (wowser) in the form of special trains set to be laid on for the aforementioned footballing extravaganza.
Call the CIA, there’s been yet more fall out regarding the CBI. OMG. The Courier has the full story.
We also look back at another great day in Perth where, to use the oldest and worst journalistic cliche in the history of local newspapers, rain failed to dampen spirits (and if that line actually makes the final version in Thursday’s paper you can shoot me. But possibly just with a water-pistol) at Perth Races.
In sport, we have news of a Dunfermline transfer target, and a Dundee United youngster who is attracting attention down south (dahn saff for those down south).
St Johnstone boss Tommy Wright has been shortlisted for a prestigious award and Gavin Rae doesn’t expect an old pals’ act from Barry Smith on Saturday. Very wise, one suspects.
For more on every one of these succulent beauties, be sure to pick up Thursday’s Courier or why not try our digital edition?