Fernando Martin Quotations

Yes, it's true. But Real Madrid must sign players which the technical staff needs.

We need to look the players in the eyes and make them aware of what their obligation is. We need to forget privileges.

On June 30 I will have 99 percent of the staff (for next season) settled - and the coach, in two weeks.

He is and always will be an example for everyone who loves sport, for his commitment, honesty and talent.

It is going to come from one of seven coaches. We are clear about what type of coach we want.

I think we are at the start of the right road. But we must play with humility, otherwise we can lose to anyone.

I will never get involved with what the coach does -- the coach is the guy who picks the team.

I will set up an independent commission to evaluate the effort of each of the players, and their sporting and personal conduct. The commission won't be there to harass or to oblige. It will make an assessment and recommend what we need to do.

Real will have 99 percent of its squad ready by June 30, that's for certain and will have a new coach in two weeks.

Real Madrid cannot say it went off to look for him -- but that doesn't mean he doesn't interest us.

I think Perez is behind what has happened. They have told me (that Perez had a meeting with the directors on Wednesday) but I prefer not to think about it and to look forward.

We'll soon have a new coach, probably in two or three weeks.

We have created the foundations to make this club the best both in organizational and sporting terms.

Those players who think they can stay here only giving the minimum amount of effort are wrong. I'm not afraid to take tough decisions if people don't give their all for this club.

It's the third year that the team has been below what we expect. We can't disparage our opponents or be passive when we play. That's not Real Madrid's spirit. We can't let negativity or laziness take over.

It's difficult to talk of friends. I can only talk well of him. I will speak to him soon, but it's too early to say what we will do about coaches and players. People like Del Bosque love Madrid and need to know that Madrid loves him.

I know who will be the new coach but I'm not willing to give a name.

I know who will be the new coach and I'm not going to name any names.

I am not afraid to take tough decisions if people don't give their all for Real Madrid. I will set up an independent commission to evaluate the effort of each of the players, and their sporting and personal conduct.

The commission won't be there to harass or to oblige. It will make an assessment and recommend what we need to do. A channel of dialogue will be opened.