WHEN Brad Gilbert was confirmed as Andy Murray's new coach this week he wasted no time in getting to the crux of the Scot's problem: "I need to train him more like a boxer," Gilbert said. "He needs to get tougher and stronger."

In order for Murray to compete at the very highest level of the game, he must couple his exceptional natural ability - which has taken him to No 36 in the world rankings - with a ferocious physical fitness. From cramping at Queen's Club on his debut in 2005, to vomiting at the US Open, to growing pains in Paris this year, Murray's career has so far been peppered with moments of physical ineptitude.

So when Gilbert suggested that the Scot must bulk up, he conjured up images of Rafael Nadal. The Spanish world No 2 is the consummate competitor: bursting with muscles, he is like a wild animal on the prowl, a matador, a swashbuckler. Stand Andy Murray shoulder to shoulder with Nadal and, apart from their age - 19 and 20 respectively - there is simply no comparison. Murray has no such physical presence. He lopes and he mopes.

- [eurl=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,5205-2290225,00.html]Full Story (timesonline.co.uk)[/eurl]

Think they need to sustitute the mars bar, as the Scottish public went completely off them during the last world sporting event in Germany (forget which sport it was)
They had put "Believe" on the wrapper and couldn't give them away.Andy getting up at 5.AM now that in itself would be an achievement.We're in for an entertaining time and I don't just mean the tennis.I do hope it all works out really well.As for Andy moping he's a bit like Private Fraser in "Dads'Army" "We're Doomed,We're all Doomed"well between him and Kevin the teenager.As some one once said "May You live in interesting Times"it's certainly going to be interesting.

When I dont have uni, thats the time I go to sleep.

Sings  I predict a riot   

That's brilliant!