Berbatov talk annoys Ramos
20 Apr 2008 - 10:34:38
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Juande Ramos again tried to play down rumours about striker Dimitar Berbatov leaving the club this summer, following the 1-1 draw at Wigan Athletic.
The 27-year-old netted the opening goal against the Latics to take his tally to 46 goals in 99 games for Spurs, with the preceding week having been dominated with reports of a summer exit from White Hart Lane.
Ramos commented: "It's not an issue that worries or concerns me.
"I'm here to maintain the form and preparation of the team and agents are on the margins of what I'm here to do at Tottenham."
Of Berbatov's apparent lack of interest later on in the game at the JJB Stadium, Ramos added: "He has a particular style of play.
"Every player has their own style of play which is not something we can change or set about trying to change.
"But I have a good relationship with all the players at the club."
Wigan boss Steve Bruce was clearly impressed by the Bulgaria international, saying: "I was pleased with the point because Tottenham, particularly in the first half hour - and Berbatov in particular - were excellent.
"It's possibly the best anybody has played against us of late, given the way the pitch has been playing.
"I thought they were very good, especially in the forward areas, which shows good players can still play on a bad pitch, because he (Berbatov) caused us all sorts of problems."