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[Tennis-Player]

Sounds like Lloyds got the right attitude, I mean let's face it we need to do something different after our recent performances in DC!

Overall a good choice I think. We need to take a few risks, and it's good that he's planning to do that.

I'm sorry, but Boggo simply cannot cut it, and someone else who is much fresher needs to be given a chance to prove themselves. I used to firmly believe that he would "make it" as a player, but tbh I now seriously doubt it. He doesn't have the right mental attitude. During the last time he looked like a fish out of water, not even trying. He'd already decided after the first few games that he wasn't going to win, and that simply isn't good enough. You have to have belief. I don't know whether he's still as lazy as he used to be also, I can remember him being kicked out of training for being just that.

It would be great if Henman did make a return to DC... He's had a break away from it now, and who know's? People do change their minds over time.

If people like Jamie join the team then I think it'll do both the individual players and the team as a whole the world of good. Some players can really rise to the occassion, and it could be just the opportunity that they need to progress in their career. 

[XCW4EVA]

He even said he wasnt mentally prepared for the Serbia Montenegro tie, even though he'd just won a challenger. In other words, he bottled it. Just like he did in Israel and in Eastbourne.

He just needs to get used to the big stage, he needs a few more atp tourny's to get him used to large crowds imo, and who do you think should take his place??

[ljsmall]

I think so. Jeremy was unlucky, granted. In the last three ties he had to face the Fed and he had to play a tough tie with British No. 1 injured. The tie against Israel, again, his main man was injured day 3, 2nd man down for the whole tie and his other bloke decided not to bring his tennis brain with him day one. In fact, does boggo have an evil twin that can't play tennis that works for Mosad???? But when all of this went on he still chose to ignore the potential in the younger players and give them a chance, still chose to punish his good guys by giving them 3 days by making them play doubles when a fresh young doubles team could have had a better chance and still chose to wheel out the oldies who had proved that their potential wasn't up to much. Hopefully Lloyd won't be going down this route.

[XCW4EVA]

Re the Serbia and Montnegro situation:  The story which was put out about Boggo not being mentally ready is not actually the real reason he didn't play -  the LTA just wanted to cast him as the bad guy again. The real reason is actually quite different, I'm not allowed to tell though 

sounds juicy!!!

[colin_89]

Auckland Should Definitely Play The Doubles Possibly With Greg Or Jamie. Then For Singles Obviously Andy And Try Talk Tim To Play Singles Also Then You Would Have A Team And A Half 

[XCW4EVA]

Auckland Should Definitely Play The Doubles Possibly With Greg Or Jamie. Then For Singles Obviously Andy And Try Talk Tim To Play Singles Also Then You Would Have A Team And A Half 

and then what happens in a years time when hanman and rusedski retire??? We will have to chuck young players in the deep end , better to try them now at a smallish stage

[arka]

I'd like to see Jamie Baker given a chance in DC, just to see if he handles the pressure better than A Bog.

Baker's time will come next year. Just because someone will be good does not mean that you should throw him in there before it is time.

*cough* Donald Young. *cough*

[bestofbarry]

Well how long does A Bog need then? Surely he's had long enough to cope? The tie against Ukraine is a perfect opportunity to try some of our youngsters.