Mario Lemieux Quotes

You just don't want to get pigeon-holed into one position. That's why even though I start out at center, I may play small forward, if I get a rebound and you're not there I can bring the ball up.

I have said from day one I see myself as a center back. But, if I am asked to play in midfield or at right-back, I am happy to do so.

Offensively, I can play different positions.

People were always saying how modern players need to be able to play in two or three positions, and those words stuck in my head. I think that I can do just that.

It's important for any player to be versatile enough to be able to play in different positions.

When I was at UCF, I played a lot of different positions, so I don't feel uncomfortable moving around.

I love it when coaches don't talk about which position they see me at. When they just refer to me as a basketball player and talk about all of the different positions they can see me playing in, I definitely listen more.

For me, Ramos is a full-back, but he has the versatility that allows him to play in different positions without no problems.

If you get a guy that can play a couple positions, it helps you out a real lot.

Playing me in different positions helped me to get in the head of the others players: to know what they're thinking, where and how they are going to move.

I don't care if I play on the wing or in the middle. There is no difference.

I wouldn't want to play as left forward if I normally play right-back.

I am used to being a winger, but if a manager wants me to adapt to a new position, then I will have to - and I don't mind.

Versatility and being dynamic in the NFL is what you need to have because there are only so many roster spots. So, being able to help out in a lot of spots and on special teams is key.

I can play in any position except goalkeeper.

Whether I play five or 10 metres forward or back does not change my way of playing, to be on the ball a lot.

Versatility is very important in the modern game.

I am most comfortable in the centre but can play on the side, also.

It's important that a player can play in different positions for if we have to change tactics.

For me, it's good to have that versatility of playing in different positions. Wherever I'm playing, I try to change my game.

Any player at City is prepared to play anywhere, and I'm no different.

I know that I can play in the middle, on the right, or up front.

I can play different positions.

Everybody has an opportunity to play a role, a playmaking role, so it makes it harder to coach. It takes a little more time.

I'll play all five positions if my team needs me to.