Monty Prepared To Transition To Cheerleading Role If Asked

Oh right, like that's going to happen. From golf365.com:

In the space of a few minutes today Montgomerie went from giving the impression that he would not be interested to saying: "I would certainly think about that decision and anything that would help the European cause I would be for.

"I would help in any way, shape or form - potentially, yes."

Mike Aitken tells us what the bookmakers think and buries the ultimate lede: Monty has won 5 Ryder Cups all on his own!

In spite of all the unsubstantiated talk about nods and winks, the bookmakers yesterday made Casey at 2-11 and Darren Clarke at 1-4 the odds-on favourites to win wild cards from Faldo with Poulter, 2-1, and Colin Montgomerie, 5-1, also on offer at short prices.

And...

If Faldo has other lieutenants in mind, and doesn't require Monty's services as a player, the Scot will cheer on Europe from a seat in front of a TV. "Being the only European that's won five Ryder Cups, I'm very honoured to be that person," he said. "I'd be watching and hoping the team make it four wins in a row, which would be exceptional."