Aliya Mustafina and Alexander Alexandrov - Wonderwall

A montage from E007y that just about says it all when it comes to this compelling coach/gymnast pair.  I do so love these videos.



And go to Gymnastike to view a video of the Russian team in training with Alexandrov at the 2011 World Championships.  They look disciplined enough to me.

Apparently the sports federations have meetings with Russian Sports Minister Vladimir Mutko on Monday to analyse the results of the Olympics and development plans for the coming years.  At this meeting the decisions of the Coaches' Council of the Russian Gymnastics Federation will be discussed, including the re-allocation of coaching responsibilities.  In an article in Izvestia, Alexandrov has said that the meeting was secretly videotaped, suggesting that the proceedings and decision to let him go were rigged.  I do not know if Mutko can overturn the decisions taken or suggest further or alternative measures be taken to re-establish calm and discipline at Lake Krugloye.

We'll continue to try to do what we can to find some clarity in this knotty situation.