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Ramsey defends Wales stance

National skipper stands by comments regarding manager search


Aaron Ramsey has sought to clarify his stance regarding Wales' search for Gary Speed's successor, but stands by his original comments.

The Arsenal midfielder, who skippered his country under Speed, recently expressed his disappointment at the fact that the players had not been consulted in the search for a new boss.

Speed's tragic death at the end of November shocked Welsh football and the wider sporting community, with Wales having taken giant strides forward under his tutelage.

Ramsey believes the Football Association of Wales (FAW) should have spoken to the senior players who played under Speed about the best way to build on the foundations he put down and how to preserve his legacy.

The 21-year-old has been criticised in some quarters for speaking out of line, with it suggested that he was badly advised.

Ramsey, though, claims he was speaking from the heart and says he offered his opinion with the 'best intentions'. - http://www1.skysports.com/

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