29 Jul 2009

Armstrong tells Contador to 'drop the drivel'

6:40 am on 29 July 2009

Lance Armstrong told Alberto Contador he had a lot to learn after the Tour de France winner spoke of the strained relationship that existed between the two team mates during the race.

At his victory celebrations on his return to Madrid on Monday, Contador said the days in the hotel with the American were tougher than those on the road, that the split affected the Astana team and that they had not given him their full support.

Armstrong says says Contador should drop this drivel and start thanking his team because without them, he doesn't win.

Seven-time Tour winner Armstrong, who publicly criticised Contador during the race, saying he had not followed team orders, came in third behind Luxembourg's Andy Schleck and Contador.