MurraysWorld
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Brad Gilbert, the man who guided Andre Agassi and Andy Roddick to grand slam tennis success, has agreed to become Andy Murray's new coach, according to John McEnroe.
Official confirmation of the appointment is expected within the next few weeks when Murray is playing in the United States. He is scheduled to fly there tomorrow to play in a grass-court event at Newport, Rhode Island.
The appointment of Gilbert would be a huge coup and recognition of Murray's potential. Gilbert is one of the most respected coaches in the world, having worked with Agassi for six years, during which time the American won six grand slam titles. Gilbert then teamed up with Roddick and guided him to the 2003 US Open crown before the pair split at the end of the year.
McEnroe, a friend of Gilbert, said yesterday: From what I understand, it is a done deal between Brad Gilbert and the Lawn Tennis Association.
- [eurl=http://www.theherald.co.uk/sport/65455.html]Full Story (theherald.co.uk)[/eurl]
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Mark
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I'm so happy Gilbert will coach Murray - I think he will make Murray into a brilliant player who will be a threat to Federer on grass  btw sorry Laura, you've got to repost  |
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eira_arian
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Lol, I believe my original words were...
'Woo!'
Should be good - do you guys reckon they'll work well together?
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Tennis-Player
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Great news!
I only hope it's confirmed and not just speculation...
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top_spin
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I really hope that this is true.  OMG OMG  Remembering back to the Roddick years - he did a lot for that man. =D> =D> And i'll be really glad if the deal is confirmed. BRING ON BRAD!!!!!!  |
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davidB
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i hope this is true tooooo!!! this will be the best thing that can happen to andy...
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Sir Panda
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I think its just speculation guys. Until I get a statement from Apey or Andy himself, then I will continue to believe it's speculation.
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Speedy Hawk
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Didn't BBC say something about that on their website?
I think I probably wait til Andy got something on his site in case if this is not true.
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David
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Elly
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Gilbert as Murray's coach? As the song goes...... 'I predict a riot'  |
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Sir Panda
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Or as the song goes. (Supertramp fans may know)
'Dreamer'
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arka
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I predict a career Grand Slam.
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Riverman
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Or as the song goes. (Supertramp fans may know)
'Dreamer' Bloody hell... I haven't heard that song in AAAAAGES! Cheers Andrew!  |
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Sir Panda
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Very welcome John.
Its criminal that Supertramp are not widely known.
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Elly
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Very welcome John.
Its criminal that Supertramp are not widely known.
 Was it them who sang 'Take a look at my girlfriend - she's the only one I've got' ? |
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