Jack Butland Quotes

I think it is a very important thing in football to keep each other awake and alert.

How are you supposed to communicate on the pitch when you don't off it?

During the game, you don't really notice how many guys have touched the ball because you're just focusing on where you need to be.

Communication is important, and when you have an understanding with someone on the pitch, it is the most important thing.

That's the main thing on defense: focus, patience and staying as one unit.

You need to know exactly where to be on the pitch at all times.

A big part of my game is movement. The players that I play with understand that and took the time to see where I like to run, and it's worked out.

Defending is mostly about focus.

When you haven't got the ball, while we're defending, sometimes I am not always where I need to be.

No matter how much striking power you have got, you need to have a sense of defensive compactness from everyone.

If God had wanted us to talk more than listen, he would have given us two mouths rather than two ears.

I'm glad I understand that while language is a gift, listening is a responsibility. (U.S. poet and writer, 1943- )

Intelligence, knowledge or experience are important and might get you a job, but strong communication skills are what will get you promoted.

If people don't feel they've got your attention, you're not going to succeed.

Communication is an issue where we can improve, and if I can do anything to help, I am happy to.

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

Your ability to communicate is an important tool in your pursuit of your goals, whether it is with your family, your co-workers or your clients and customers.

Keep your mouth shut and see what's happening around you. Don't finish people's sentences for them. Don't just hear what they say, but also how they behave while they're saying it. That was great training for writing.

Without the ball, you can't win.

I learned how to pass when I was real young. That's one thing I always knew how to do was find the open man.

Soccer is simple, but it is difficult to play simple.

For me football is more about making the right pass at the right time.

I think there's a worry that an excessive use or an almost exclusive use of text and emails means that as a society we're losing some of the ability to build interpersonal communication that's necessary for living together and building a community.

If a listener nods his head when you're explaining your program, wake him up.

Technology is a compulsive and addictive way to live. Verbal communication cannot be lost because of a lack of skill. The ability to listen and learn is key to mastering the art of communication. If you don't use your verbal skills and networking, it will disappear rapidly. Use technology wisely.