Gary Neville Quotes

In football, physical condition is very important, but the head is the most important thing. If you don't have the head, if the mentality is not good, then you are in trouble.

In football, I need full concentration even though I really enjoy it.

I think I have the ability to be athletic on both ends of the floor, so I just need to go out there and play with a lot of energy, a lot of enthusiasm.

I want to be quicker, I want to be stronger, and I want to be a leader.

I always say that mentality is a crucial aspect in a football environment.

There is so much that goes in to being a good tennis player. It's not just what you can do well on the court, it's between the ears as well.

Tactics, fitness, stroke ability, adaptability, experience, and sportsmanship are all necessary for winning.

Base Ball, to be played thoroughly, requires the possession of muscular strength, great agility, quickness of eye, readiness of hand, and many other faculties of mind and body that mark the man of nerve.

Football is a game played with arms, legs and shoulders but mostly from the neck up.

As professional cricketers, we have to ensure that we are battle-ready all the time.

Sure we have skilled players, but the biggest thing might just be that we are so well conditioned and how we can play for 90 minutes at a high tempo which is needed in soccer at an international level.

Football is such a great game, but football players are so dull.

If a boy hopes to be a good football player, the main things he needs are brains, courage, self-restraint, coordination, fire of nervous energy and an unselfish point of view, ready to sacrifice for the team as a whole. Of course, he must have a bit of speed and a bit of physique, but then these things are taken for granted.

From the age of seven, I basically started practicing my hand-eye and foot coordination, balance, strength, endurance, discipline, and mental toughness three days a week until I was about 15.

Football is a game you play with your mind.

For me, fielding and running between the wickets are two things that are very important. For that, you need to motivate the guys about how much of an effect it will have on the game.

The way children are taught football doesn't encourage skill; the focus is on other areas.

Sports have always been a big part of my life. At school, I played a lot of different sports, and I was competing with other schools. I did everything: running, volleyball, basketball, soccer, Olympic-style gymnastics, and more! My history with sports gave me good concentration, focus, strength, and motivation to stay healthy.

I was the sports captain in school. I've done everything - from javelin to discus to basketball to judo.

When I'm on the field, I'm locked in, focused on my job. I try to have a positive play and try to get points on the board.

In Europe, being fast, being strong, playing only with your quality, you are going to struggle against teams that prepare.

You need talent and good coaching to be successful in the NBA.

When you play in Serie A, it's crucial to keep a clear head and use it for more than just scoring goals.

I have a very English coaching philosophy.

I'm a football player. I believe I'm just as tough as anybody else. I try not to play like a wide receiver.