Alfie Allen Quotes

What I learned from boxing and what everyone can take in real life is to follow directions, follow order. Don't give nobody a hard time.

There was a rule for the under-13s at Middlesbrough that you were never allowed to swear. If you did, the manager had to take you off as punishment. But I couldn't stop myself. I'd just get frustrated, I guess.

Coaches have told me I can help the team much more if I don't talk, if I don't moan.

The Marines gave me a really strong sense of discipline and a work ethic that kicks in at my job.

All of those things had been talked about, suggested, rumored, as a manager and as a member of the Knicks organization, I couldn't allow myself to think that way or believe that.

There is only one sort of discipline, perfect discipline.

I wish I had played team sports. I think every kid should. Teamwork builds character - teaches people about leadership and cooperation.

A disciplined person is one who follows the will of the one who gives the orders.

There's a line, players usually don't cross it and coaches usually don't cross it. Every once in a while you get a little temper tantrum on both sides, I certainly have had 'em. I'm not proud of those.

Being bridled, or yielding obediently to restraint, is necessary for our personal growth and progression.

Discipline is not a nasty word.

Discipline is knowing what you're supposed to do and doing it as best you can... On third down and short yardage, the Raiders don't jump offside. That's discipline - not a coat and tie, not a clean shave.

I think it's easiest to teach by example. My dad didn't tell us to work hard; we just saw how hard he worked. I know I have shortcomings - like a short fuse - but I've learned you can't come home from a long day of work and snap at the kids.

It is one thing to praise discipline, and another to submit to it.

It's very important not to lose your temper in a courtroom, or in anything else you're doing.

My dad was a longshoreman in the Port of Miami. Tough job. I worked down there in the summer once. One day. Never again. My dad was a no-nonsense guy. As a kid, I hated his rules, but as a man, I understand what he was teaching. He taught me you have to work hard for everything you get.

I know I lost my temper, but I tried to be human along the way.

When it comes to doing my job, I keep my ego in my handbag.

I told my family, 'If I get out of line, just kick my butt.' The last thing that I want is to change.

It sounds elementary, but I've seen some really talented kids leave Barca because they wouldn't listen or thought they had become a professional before they did. If you are not good in a group then you don't have a place at Barca.

As a coach or manager, if it was something that had to be done I'd be comfortable doing it but I'd still be true to myself. I wouldn't turn into a madman or start throwing teacups and screaming.

Mourinho helped me grow. He taught me to be patient, to keep fighting, and to respect the coach's decisions. He helped me mature and turned me into a man.

I always accept the decisions of the coach.

I will never go into a game aggressive because I will cost my team the victory if I am reckless. If I have got a personal vendetta with someone, or I don't like the way someone has done something to me in the game, I am just going to have to get over it.

The dressing room is not the place where you show emotion.