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Last updated at 12:53pm on 30.11.07

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Andy Murray has revealed he axed Brad Gilbert as coach because he will not tolerate egos in his backroom staff.

The British No1 has assembled a small team of coaches and fitness consultants who will work with him on an ad hoc basis.

Former British Davis Cup player Miles Maclagan yesterday joined Team Murray, who also include fitness experts Jez Green and Matt Little, plus coaches Louis Cayer and Leon Smith, and will spend three weeks with the 20-year-old in Florida.

"I don't want any egos involved," said Murray. "I need to make sure that I put together a team with the right people who will work for me. With Brad it wasn't just a clash of personalities, there were a lot more things contributing to it than that.

"I wanted to take the opportunity to be in control. I feel much more relaxed about my tennis now, as I feel like I'm in charge of the decisions. The responsibility is on me to sort things out.

"I wanted to make sure I could go on court with a free mind, believing that I have the right people in place."