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Football Quotes
Reflections from the field, the sideline, and the stands.
This set of football quotes draws on players describing what the game demanded of them, from proving doubters wrong despite their size to naming the skills that earned them a nickname. A few speak plainly about football being central to who they are, not just a pastime. For more on the people who play it, see our Football Players quotes.
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- Focus
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I played football because I loved the game - but I didn't enjoy the focus on not making mistakes and the culture being essentially one of blame and a little fear.
- Hammering
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- Nov 07, 2020
I was used to football supporters hammering me and I thought my name was Graham Potter-Boo at one point.
- Opinion
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- Nov 07, 2020
I think I speak for all the pundits when I say we are just giving an opinion. I am asked to give an opinion based on my experiences in football and based on what I see out on the pitch.
- Game
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- Nov 07, 2020
Football is the most entertaining game in the world to watch because it's end to end with lots of things happening.
- Commitment
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I'm the seventh chancellor at Vanderbilt; Bobby Johnson is the 25th head football coach. That shows a lack of commitment to attract and retain.
- Like
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- Nov 07, 2020
What do I know about college football? I look like Orville Redenbacher. I have no business talking about college football.
- People
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People think I've got a problem with the press. Actually I have no problem with the press, but just like in football there are a handful who cause problems because they're disrespectful, they're lazy, and above all - and this is what really gets to me - they haven't worked hard to get there.
- Great
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- Nov 07, 2020
It took me 35 years of being involved at a decent level of football to become manager at a great club like Celtic.
- Moment
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Do I miss football in Scotland? It keeps you really alive, that's for sure. Your heartbeat fluctuates. I'm flatlining at the moment which is actually quite nice but you need to go up and down to stay alive.
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