[Mark]

Andy Murray's former coach, Mark Petchey, believes the British No.1 should quit Davis Cup next year to give other players, such as Dan Cox, a chance to shine.

Mark Petchey joins the likes of Tim Henman and Goran Ivanisevic in believing it would be beneficial for Team GB in the long run if Murray leaves them to fight on their own.

I don't think Andy should play Davis Cup next year. He's going to get nothing out of it and he shouldn't have to change his schedule to travel all over the place.

If that happens, there is a fantastic chance for Dan Cox to step up now and get that international experience.

Dan Evans was given his chance in the last round but there are guys like Dan, Josh Goodall and Jamie Baker who are looking to be given a chance.

We have a lot of good players around the 150 to 250 mark, probably more than any other country, and guys like this need one or two good experiences that can go a long way.

Great Britain will face Lithuania away in their next tie from 5th - 7th March 2010 in Europe/Africa Zone Group II.

[Mark]

It's a team game though, if that's the case then they don't deserve to have Murray.

All Murray is doing is keeping them breathing just above the water's surface, they will never achieve anything unless they sort themselves on their own first.

[Mark]

The question is, what scenario is appropriate for his return?

(poll is up)

[Allan]

These quotes are a few weeks old.

http://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/sport/4780325.Petchey_backs_Josh_for_a_Davis_Cup_role/

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/other-sports/2009/12/02/ken-skupski-backed-for-regular-david-cup-place-100252-25300606/

http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/sport/s/2061938_tennis_calls_to_allow_eaton_to_step_up

http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1185542_gb_captain_should_give_daniel_chance_to_impress

[Philip]

I believe that to get that elusive first GS, then Andy should drop the Davis Cup to focus all his energy on the GS objective until it is achieved.  Once it is done then I feel it would be alright for him to return.  Personally, I would prefer Andy to return when the rest of the team has managed to achieve promotion from the present tier 3 otherwise they will just yoyo up and down between tier 2 and tier 3 and waste Andy's time and effort.

[LC the fan]

How can any Andy Murray fan in their right mind think Andy should play Davis Cup  ?     He can only accentuate the weakness in the team.   The youngsters must shoulder some responsibility, learn their trade, develop experience and then - when they have some experience under their belt and have progressed to the next group - Andy could come back in for crucial matches.   Two good players are needed for a Davis Cup, preferably with a good doubles team - unfortunately we dont have two good players and the doubles are a bit iffy.
Stay away Andy - Look after yourself.  You will do British Tennis a lot more good by winning that Slam we all want so much

[boogers]

If Murray drops out, the team will do badly and just lose all the time.

Good. They can play in the pigeon leagues. There's no point in Andy playing.

[Tasmanian Devil]

He can only accentuate the weakness in the team.

I agree.  When I watched that last Davis Cup event, the gulf between Andy and the other lads was massive and very obvious.