Ben Thatcher
Ben Thatcher
Benjamin David "Ben" Thatcheris a former association football player. He played for a number of English clubs, and has featured in more than 300 English league games from his position as a left-sided defender, all of which were in the top two leagues in the country...
ProfessionSoccer Player
Date of Birth30 November 1975
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I would have absolutely relished a battle in Poland - that's a major part of my game.
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I have been shown around the training facilities here, and they are really terrific. The pitches look great, and everything seems to be so well organized.
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Certain comments and actions in the build-up to the England and Poland games have made my position within the Welsh squad untenable for the time being.
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I have never bottled anything in my life and I'm not going to start now,
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It is a joke, an absolute nonsense to even suggest such things.
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For anybody to question whether I am behind the Wales cause is ridiculous and unfair. I have hardly missed a training session with any of my managers during my career and recent remarks about me are complete nonsense. I am proud to play for Wales and always will be.
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I cannot prevent supporters and journalists alike from reaching their own conclusions as to my motives,
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The manager held court with the media and gave one side of this unfortunate affair, which is why I'm now giving my side,
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The manager has questioned my commitment and credibility in public and I feel I have no choice but to defend myself and tell the truth.