Gilbert to remain as British coach

The American who took Andre Agassi and Andy Roddick to the top of the game is no longer working with British number one Murray at the Scot's request.

 But that doesn't mean the British federation, the LTA, is not keen to keep his services.

 The Californian will remain on a contract estimated at around 1.5- million-dollars per year to work with Britain's other success-starved players.

 His first task will be to try to get Alex Bogdanovic into the top 100 from his current 161.

 "We have reduced his contract down by knocking eight months off it, we have reduced the number of weeks down to 20 from 40 because he is not travelling with Andy," LTA boss Roger Draper told BBC Radio Sunday. "It's a win-win. He brings a lot of knowledge to British tennis, and we want to continue that."

   Gilbert will stay on the same money, but the smaller commitment will give him time to likely resume his US television work or accept other employment.

 Gilbert is expected to travel part-time with Bogdanovic in 2008 for up to four months.

 "We also want him to work on inspiring the next generation to follow in Andy's footsteps," said Draper.

 Gilbert's arrangement with Murray, which lasted for 18 month, was unique, with the coaching contract paid by the LTA, rather than the player.

 Murray, ranked 11th, said he will be looking to assemble his own tennis brain trust to travel with him during the ATP season.