Comments on: JOHN MCENROE OFFERS TO COACH ROGER FEDERER http://gototennis.com/2009/04/04/john-mcenroe-offers-coach-roger-federer/ Tennis blog. Tennis news. Tennis gossip. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 04:22:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: freakyfriteshttp://gototennis.com/2009/04/04/john-mcenroe-offers-coach-roger-federer/#comment-3509 freakyfrites Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:29:55 +0000 http://gototennis.com/?p=4689#comment-3509 Hi Rosemary! Nice to hear from you! Stefan is the best - every time he shows up on one of those tennis documentaries I go "AWWWWWWW!" Hi Rosemary! Nice to hear from you!

Stefan is the best – every time he shows up on one of those tennis documentaries I go “AWWWWWWW!”

]]> By: Rosemaryhttp://gototennis.com/2009/04/04/john-mcenroe-offers-coach-roger-federer/#comment-3484 Rosemary Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:48:47 +0000 http://gototennis.com/?p=4689#comment-3484 Oops misspelled Stefan - sorry - it's been awhile but I still watch him (on Youtube now) - such memories :) Oops misspelled Stefan – sorry – it’s been awhile but I still watch him (on Youtube now) – such memories :)

]]> By: Rosemaryhttp://gototennis.com/2009/04/04/john-mcenroe-offers-coach-roger-federer/#comment-3483 Rosemary Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:46:54 +0000 http://gototennis.com/?p=4689#comment-3483 "Edberg: That gorgeous man can coach me about anything from backhands to birdwatching, any way, any day, but he might be too polite to grab Fed back from the brink." Couldn't agree more Alice Marble! I love Stephan but though he's made a comment or two that he'd like to see Roger play more agressively against Rafa, I don't think he'd ever leave Sweden to do the necessary coaching (and he probably is too diplomatic I agree). I do remember though that Stephan benefited greatly from his almost career long association with Tony Pickard who reminded him not to let the other guy see he when was discouraged. What a psychological game. McEnroe? I don't think it will happen but a couple of weeks might not hurt? then again the person who suggested Tony Roche coming back - not the worst idea? “Edberg: That gorgeous man can coach me about anything from backhands to birdwatching, any way, any day, but he might be too polite to grab Fed back from the brink.”

Couldn’t agree more Alice Marble! I love Stephan but though he’s made a comment or two that he’d like to see Roger play more agressively against Rafa, I don’t think he’d ever leave Sweden to do the necessary coaching (and he probably is too diplomatic I agree). I do remember though that Stephan benefited greatly from his almost career long association with Tony Pickard who reminded him not to let the other guy see he when was discouraged. What a psychological game.

McEnroe? I don’t think it will happen but a couple of weeks might not hurt? then again the person who suggested Tony Roche coming back – not the worst idea?

]]> By: freakyfriteshttp://gototennis.com/2009/04/04/john-mcenroe-offers-coach-roger-federer/#comment-3396 freakyfrites Thu, 09 Apr 2009 17:42:25 +0000 http://gototennis.com/?p=4689#comment-3396 YES! I've talked you over to the dark side JFK. YES! I’ve talked you over to the dark side JFK.

]]> By: JFKhttp://gototennis.com/2009/04/04/john-mcenroe-offers-coach-roger-federer/#comment-3385 JFK Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:40:44 +0000 http://gototennis.com/?p=4689#comment-3385 At this point, what has he got to lose? Heck, I'll even consider Brad Gilbert now. At this point, what has he got to lose? Heck, I’ll even consider Brad Gilbert now.

]]> By: freakyfriteshttp://gototennis.com/2009/04/04/john-mcenroe-offers-coach-roger-federer/#comment-3340 freakyfrites Tue, 07 Apr 2009 19:29:31 +0000 http://gototennis.com/?p=4689#comment-3340 I'm wondering if there's anyone who can beat Nadal on clay. . .it will be fun to see people attempt the impossible in the next couple months! I’m wondering if there’s anyone who can beat Nadal on clay. . .it will be fun to see people attempt the impossible in the next couple months!

]]> By: freakyfriteshttp://gototennis.com/2009/04/04/john-mcenroe-offers-coach-roger-federer/#comment-3327 freakyfrites Tue, 07 Apr 2009 19:08:03 +0000 http://gototennis.com/?p=4689#comment-3327 Yes, I think JMAc would have a lot of insight, especially in terms of playing a lefty and also with net play. At the very least, Roger should invite him out for lunch! Yes, I think JMAc would have a lot of insight, especially in terms of playing a lefty and also with net play. At the very least, Roger should invite him out for lunch!

]]> By: Fred Smilekhttp://gototennis.com/2009/04/04/john-mcenroe-offers-coach-roger-federer/#comment-3312 Fred Smilek Tue, 07 Apr 2009 14:27:18 +0000 http://gototennis.com/?p=4689#comment-3312 It would be interesting to see what sort of game change McEnroe can implement on Federer's game. http://gototennis.com/2009/04/06/sony-ericsson-open-report-roger-federer-postloss-video/comment-page-1/#comment-3311 It would be interesting to see what sort of game change McEnroe can implement on Federer’s game. http://gototennis.com/2009/04/06/sony-ericsson-open-report-roger-federer-postloss-video/comment-page-1/#comment-3311

]]> By: Lenenhttp://gototennis.com/2009/04/04/john-mcenroe-offers-coach-roger-federer/#comment-3306 Lenen Tue, 07 Apr 2009 12:51:33 +0000 http://gototennis.com/?p=4689#comment-3306 I think Federer could use the help. There's no harm in trying anyway! And it would be great if Federer beats Nadal on Roland Garros. Never going to happen though. I think Federer could use the help. There’s no harm in trying anyway! And it would be great if Federer beats Nadal on Roland Garros. Never going to happen though.

]]> By: freakyfriteshttp://gototennis.com/2009/04/04/john-mcenroe-offers-coach-roger-federer/#comment-3286 freakyfrites Mon, 06 Apr 2009 20:21:07 +0000 http://gototennis.com/?p=4689#comment-3286 Yeah, it's definitely one of those "on the other hand" kind of scenarios. And I AGREE that it was silly of JMac to announce his offer via the press. Likely a sign of attention getting and not a serious offer of help. But given Roger's personality swings lately, maybe he's in the mood for a fellow tennis bad boy! :) Yeah, it’s definitely one of those “on the other hand” kind of scenarios. And I AGREE that it was silly of JMac to announce his offer via the press. Likely a sign of attention getting and not a serious offer of help.

But given Roger’s personality swings lately, maybe he’s in the mood for a fellow tennis bad boy! :)

]]> By: koalakoalahttp://gototennis.com/2009/04/04/john-mcenroe-offers-coach-roger-federer/#comment-3272 koalakoala Sun, 05 Apr 2009 23:54:40 +0000 http://gototennis.com/?p=4689#comment-3272 I am afraid Jmac and Roger are not good match personality wise. I am afraid Jmac and Roger are not good match personality wise.

]]> By: Pamala Knighthttp://gototennis.com/2009/04/04/john-mcenroe-offers-coach-roger-federer/#comment-3267 Pamala Knight Sun, 05 Apr 2009 16:14:46 +0000 http://gototennis.com/?p=4689#comment-3267 Wow. I've got the 'on the other hand' debate working overtime at this news. On the one hand, JMac is ridiculously knowledgeable about tennis and could probably offer a multitude of insight into strategy for breaking Roger's slump, helping him deal better with the matchup against Rafa and just breaking his malaise in general. BUT, on the other hand, I don't see JMac as a coach (and Roger may not really need/want a coach--just an advisor) for an individual player and I would rather see Roger with someone like Darren Cahill or Tony Roche if he's going the coaching route. JMac did a great job when he was captaining the Davis Cup squad, I know, but I just don't see him as a good matchup for Roger. Actually I think he's a better fit for Andy Murray, technically but the personalities there are obviously a clash. My biggest objection to this is that JMac announced it to the public rather than getting his people to get in touch with Roger's people. His big mouth and need to be in the spotlight and right all the time would put me off him. Roger might or might not feel the same way. Who knows? Wow. I’ve got the ‘on the other hand’ debate working overtime at this news. On the one hand, JMac is ridiculously knowledgeable about tennis and could probably offer a multitude of insight into strategy for breaking Roger’s slump, helping him deal better with the matchup against Rafa and just breaking his malaise in general. BUT, on the other hand, I don’t see JMac as a coach (and Roger may not really need/want a coach–just an advisor) for an individual player and I would rather see Roger with someone like Darren Cahill or Tony Roche if he’s going the coaching route. JMac did a great job when he was captaining the Davis Cup squad, I know, but I just don’t see him as a good matchup for Roger. Actually I think he’s a better fit for Andy Murray, technically but the personalities there are obviously a clash.

My biggest objection to this is that JMac announced it to the public rather than getting his people to get in touch with Roger’s people. His big mouth and need to be in the spotlight and right all the time would put me off him. Roger might or might not feel the same way. Who knows?

]]> By: dootsiezhttp://gototennis.com/2009/04/04/john-mcenroe-offers-coach-roger-federer/#comment-3265 dootsiez Sun, 05 Apr 2009 12:08:05 +0000 http://gototennis.com/?p=4689#comment-3265 Roger and JMac? Nah-uh. I see personality clashes. Fed needs to call up Hewitt for a showdown. The prize being Tony Roche. I miss the good old days when Rochey looked like he was half asleep in Fed's box. Or I was also thinking some other Aussies - maybe Todd Woodbridge or Pat Rafter. I know they've both coached players for short periods of times before. And imagine the beauty overload of Fed and Pat. Roger and JMac? Nah-uh. I see personality clashes. Fed needs to call up Hewitt for a showdown. The prize being Tony Roche. I miss the good old days when Rochey looked like he was half asleep in Fed’s box.

Or I was also thinking some other Aussies – maybe Todd Woodbridge or Pat Rafter. I know they’ve both coached players for short periods of times before. And imagine the beauty overload of Fed and Pat.

]]> By: freakyfrittershttp://gototennis.com/2009/04/04/john-mcenroe-offers-coach-roger-federer/#comment-3264 freakyfritters Sun, 05 Apr 2009 05:19:04 +0000 http://gototennis.com/?p=4689#comment-3264 Do you have any actual knowledge of tennis? Do tell. Do you have any actual knowledge of tennis? Do tell.

]]> By: Alice Marblehttp://gototennis.com/2009/04/04/john-mcenroe-offers-coach-roger-federer/#comment-3263 Alice Marble Sun, 05 Apr 2009 05:03:20 +0000 http://gototennis.com/?p=4689#comment-3263 Chere Freaky:Wouldn't you take J Mac on part-time? I agree with you that the conservative Swiss Roger would feel more comfortable with a more traditional coach, but I mos def think he should say "What the hey?" and give McEnroe a shot. Chere Freaky:Wouldn’t you take J Mac on part-time? I agree with you that the conservative Swiss Roger would feel more comfortable with a more traditional coach, but I mos def think he should say “What the hey?” and give McEnroe a shot.

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