Gilbert praises Lee as key factor in recent success.

Dave Gilbert and Stephen Maguire are set to face off in the quarter-finals of the Crucible, and Gilbert is feeling better than he has in a long time. He gives credit to his close friend and fellow player, Andy Lee, for his recent resurgence on the table. After successfully navigating through the qualifying rounds and defeating top players like Luca Brecel and Rob Milkins, Gilbert is now in a position to potentially win the World Championship. This was not always the case, as Gilbert had a difficult season and even pulled out of a tournament in China for personal reasons. But with the help of Lee, Gilbert has turned things around both on and off the table.

Lee, who grew up with Gilbert in the Midlands and has recently retired from professional snooker, has been instrumental in Gilbert's success. He has been acting as a coach, practice partner, and advisor, helping Gilbert with his mindset and technical skills. Gilbert is grateful for Lee's support and would love for him to continue accompanying him to tournaments in the future. Lee, on the other hand, is planning to move on to a new career in immigration policy after the World Championship.

Together, Lee and Gilbert came up with a plan to turn things around when Gilbert's season seemed to be heading towards disappointment. Lee is thrilled to see their plan come to fruition, and he is enjoying every minute of their partnership. He acknowledges that Gilbert is the better player and does not need coaching, but he is happy to offer his insights and be a confidant for his friend. He also jokes that he will be sending an invoice for his services if they win the top prize at the Crucible.

Their journey together continues with a tough quarter-final match against Maguire, but both Lee and Gilbert are confident in their abilities and excited for the challenge. As for Lee's future plans, he is looking forward to his new career but is happy to support Gilbert until then. Overall, their friendship and partnership have been crucial in Gilbert's recent success, and they hope to continue it for as long as possible.

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