Great Football Quotes

Who said footballers are thick? you've gotta love them if these attributed comments are real :)

Ade Akinbiyi - I was watching the Blackburn game on TV on Sunday when it flashed on the screen that George (Ndah) had scored in the first minute at Birmingham. My first reaction was to ring him up. Then I remembered he was out there playing.

Alan Shearer - I’ve never wanted to leave. I’m here for the rest of my life, and hopefully after that as well.

Alan Shearer - One accusation you can’t throw at me is that I’ve always done my best.

Barry Venison - I always used to put my right boot on first, and then obviously my right sock.

David Beckham - Interviewer: Would it be fair to describe you as a volatile player? Beckham: Well, I can play in the centre, on the right and occasionally on the left side.

David Beckham - My parents have been there for me, ever since I was about 7.

David Beckham - I definitely want Brooklyn to be christened, but I don’t know into what religion yet.

David Beckham - Alex Ferguson is the best manager I’ve ever had at this level. Well, he’s the only manager I’ve actually had at this level. But he’s the best manager I’ve ever had.

Gary Lineker - There’s no in between you’re either good or bad. We were in between.

Graeme Le Saux - The opening ceremony was good, although I missed it.

Ian Rush - I couldn’t settle in Italy it was like living in a foreign country.

Ian Wright - Without being too harsh on David Beckham, he cost us the match.

Ian Wright - It took a lot of bottle for Tony (Adams) to own up.

Johnny Giles - I’d rather play in front of a full house than an empty crowd.

Jonathan Woodgate - Leeds is a great club and its been my home for years, even though I live in Middlesbrough.

Lee Hendrie - I took a whack on my left ankle, but something told me it was my right.

Les Ferdinand - I was surprised, but I always say nothing surprises me in football.

Mark Draper - I’d like to play for an Italian club, like Barcelona.

Mark Viduka - I would not be bothered if we lost every game as long as we won the league.

Mitchell Thomas - All that remains is for a few dots and commas to be crossed.

Neville Southall - If you don’t believe you can win, there is no point in getting out of bed at the end of the day.

Paul Gascoigne - I’ve had 14 bookings this season 8 of which were my fault, but 7 of which were disputable.

Paul Gascoigne - It was a big relief off my shoulder.

Peter Shilton - You’ve got to believe that you’re going to win, and I believe well win the World Cup until the final whistle blows and were knocked out.

Phil Neville - The Brazilians were South America, and the Ukrainians will be more European.

Richard Rufus - It was like the ref had a brand new yellow card and wanted to see if it worked.

Robbie Earle - If you’re 0 0 down, there’s no one better to get you back on terms than Ian Wright.

Ronaldo - We lost because we didn’t win.

Ronnie Whelan - He’s put on weight and I’ve lost it, and vice versa.

Stan Collymore - I faxed a transfer request to the club at the beginning of the week, but let me state that I don’t want to leave Leicester.

Steve Lomas - Germany are a very difficult team to play...they had 11 internationals out there today.

Stuart Pearce - I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel.

Thierry Henry - Sometimes in football you have to score goals.

Ugo Ehiogu - Im as happy as I can be but I have been happier.

Vinny Jones - Winning doesn’t really matter as long as you win.