Post by Taxigirl on Sept 21, 2004 7:47:17 GMT
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David Beckham has claimed that Real Madrid's players take no responsibility for coach Jose Antonio Camacho's decision to quit the Spanish giants.
Camacho has quit Madrid after just four months at the helm but Beckham, dropped by the disciplinarian in midweek, believes it was ultimately his own prerogative.
''We don't share the blame for what has happened with Camacho,'' said Beckham.
''Ultimately it was his decision to go.
''All we want to do is play football and play it well. People can say a lot about what we do and what we earn, but on the pitch we just want to win.''
Camacho's decision comes after a miserable start to Madrid's domestic campaign and defeat in their UEFA Champions League opener against Bayer Leverkusen.
Rumours in the Spanish press had suggested some of the players failed to warm to Camacho but Beckham is quick to dismiss this notion.
''The relationship between the squad and Camacho was very good and I'm sure none of the players had a problem with him,'' continued Beckham.
''I didn't know him as well as some of the players or fans, but he was always nice to me and was a good coach.
''It's a shame he has gone but you have to respect his decision.''
Camacho has been replaced by his former assistant Mariano Garcia Remon and the new man in charge believes he will have the support of his players.
''The players are hurt and their morale isn't high,'' said Garcia Remon.
''I need the players' help and respect to turn this around and I'm sure I'll get it.
''Obviously I have to earn the confidence of the players, but I don't have a magic wand.
''It is the players who are the leading artists in the show.''
David Beckham has claimed that Real Madrid's players take no responsibility for coach Jose Antonio Camacho's decision to quit the Spanish giants.
Camacho has quit Madrid after just four months at the helm but Beckham, dropped by the disciplinarian in midweek, believes it was ultimately his own prerogative.
''We don't share the blame for what has happened with Camacho,'' said Beckham.
''Ultimately it was his decision to go.
''All we want to do is play football and play it well. People can say a lot about what we do and what we earn, but on the pitch we just want to win.''
Camacho's decision comes after a miserable start to Madrid's domestic campaign and defeat in their UEFA Champions League opener against Bayer Leverkusen.
Rumours in the Spanish press had suggested some of the players failed to warm to Camacho but Beckham is quick to dismiss this notion.
''The relationship between the squad and Camacho was very good and I'm sure none of the players had a problem with him,'' continued Beckham.
''I didn't know him as well as some of the players or fans, but he was always nice to me and was a good coach.
''It's a shame he has gone but you have to respect his decision.''
Camacho has been replaced by his former assistant Mariano Garcia Remon and the new man in charge believes he will have the support of his players.
''The players are hurt and their morale isn't high,'' said Garcia Remon.
''I need the players' help and respect to turn this around and I'm sure I'll get it.
''Obviously I have to earn the confidence of the players, but I don't have a magic wand.
''It is the players who are the leading artists in the show.''