Wales captain Ben Davies slams ‘disappointing’ comments as uncertainty grows over Rob Page’s future
- Planet Sport writer
- 14 October 2023
Wales skipper Ben Davies has come out in support of Rob Page following comment by chief executive Noel Mooney who revealed there will be a ‘serious’ review once the qualifying campaign is completed.
Just 24 hours before Wales’ crunch Euro 2024 qualifying clash with Croatia, a story emerged in the media suggesting Mooney wanted to replace Page with Roy Keane following losses to Armenia and Turkey last June.
Mooney told BBC Wales on Wednesday that a “serious review” would take place on Page’s position after the Armenia and Turkey games next month when “everything will be settled”.
Wales captain Ben Davies was critical of Mooney’s comments, saying: “It’s not helpful. We don’t want noise coming from within the organisation. We hope that everybody is on the same page.
“It is disappointing to hear, but as far we are concerned it’s not our focus. Our focus is the game against Croatia.”
Asked specifically about Page, Davies said: “We’re very supportive of the manager. It’s professional every day and everyone wants to come on camp.
“Having a manager always behind you and giving you support breeds loyalty and he deserves our support now.
“We’re a tight-knit group and I think that part of the reason we’ve had the success we’ve had over the years is because we all stick together.”
Wales defender Chris Mepham is in contention to start against Croatia, despite being out for a month with a hamstring injury.
