Linichuk and Karponosov arrived in Sofia

Linichuk and Karponosov arrived in Sofia today
http://topsport.ibox.bg/news/id_846729248
Karponosov said at the airport " They can continue to skate at a high level for some more years. I wish them an olympic tittle. They'll have a good future. Our work together was great, there were also some difficulties but everything was in the name of the success.
The most difficult moment for us was this year, when we wanted them not to compete at the EC and the happiest after the FD in Tokyo. "

Linichuk " The happiest moment for me wasn't after the FD, but during their FD. They danced it beautifully and even the audience was holding their breath. During their carrier, AM have had bad and good moments, but probably that is what made them great persons"

Girls i feel so much respect and love for Natalia and Gennadi and i am very happy our president will award them. And i also hope Gennadi's wish will come true

Oh! Thank you soo much! It's so sweet!
Gennadi's wish rules!!!

After i watched their arrival at the bg tv (i ll post the link in videos) i have to tell you, Natalia is a very graceful and beautiful women..i am a big fan of hers and i do understand now where does the refinement of AM programs come from and why they admire L/K
Even the way she moves and speaks is soo exquisite..inspiring

I think they are much more then coaches and students...look where is Linichuk's hand and how Albena is watching her

I pray the coaches persuade them to stay till the Olympics. If they leave, the judges will have 2 years to pick new favorites, let alone they will lose their good shape. Please stay!

Thanks for the interviews, lanadd!

lanadd wrote:

"...I wish them an olympic tittle..."

It becomes to be my obsession...
Olympics...

P.S. lanadd, thanks for good news!

You're sooo welcome...even if they take a break in 2008, i think they ll come back in 2009 and will stay for the OG...L/K seem to be very insistant about the Olympic tittle and i don't think they'll let AM retire so easily(or at least i hope so)
I have to agree i think it is better to take part in 2008 competitions, because if not, they won't have judge in 2009

lanadd wrote:

You're sooo welcome...even if they take a break in 2008, i think they ll come back in 2009 and will stay for the OG...L/K seem to be very insistant about the Olympic tittle and i don't think they'll let AM retire so easily(or at least i hope so)
I have to agree i think it is better to take part in 2008 competitions, because if not, they won't have judge in 2009

The 2009 WC will be in US, which means the mediocre B/A will be pushed hard to the gold. Look how many mistakes they made in Tokio, but the judges overlooked them all!
If A&M leave now, it would be a suicide for the OG. Besides, I am really burning with curiosity what their OD will be on folk dance...

Here is the interview with their coaches:
http://www.7sport.net/7sport/forum/d4650_7.htm

Lacey wrote:

lanadd wrote:

You're sooo welcome...even if they take a break in 2008, i think they ll come back in 2009 and will stay for the OG...L/K seem to be very insistant about the Olympic tittle and i don't think they'll let AM retire so easily(or at least i hope so)
I have to agree i think it is better to take part in 2008 competitions, because if not, they won't have judge in 2009

The 2009 WC will be in US, which means the mediocre B/A will be pushed hard to the gold. Look how many mistakes they made in Tokio, but the judges overlooked them all!
If A&M leave now, it would be a suicide for the OG. Besides, I am really burning with curiosity what their OD will be on folk dance...

Here is the interview with their coaches:
http://www.7sport.net/7sport/forum/d4650_7.htm

Yes..I agree.
I think that AM could win the gold. They should if everything goes well....but unfortunatelly it's not only about talent, skills and capabilities...we already experienced this

Anyway, it's too early to talk about this. We should wait for their decision and meanwhile offer our support and faith constantly. I am tired of being afraid all the time. It's time the judges admit what they were so reluctant to do so many years.

Do you think they read this website? I really hope so. Albena and Max, please stay!