Anne Donovan Quotes

I am not someone who enjoys being on the bench.

It's no fun being on the bench.

Nobody likes to sit on the bench.

I wouldn't go to a club just to stay on the subs' bench.

I don't want to stay on the bench all the time.

Not playing is frustrating; you want to play in every game. But it's the life of a keeper. You'd rather be on the pitch than off.

No one wants to sit on the bench and not play.

It's kind of hard to sit on the bench and watch your team go down when you think you can go out there and make a difference.

There is nothing worse than not being involved. You are sitting there thinking, 'What exactly am I? A footballer who is not playing football?' You feel a bit worthless sitting in the stands, watching all the time.

I do not want to be sitting on the bench.

When you are injured - and injured for a while - it is hard. You have to go to the training ground and watch everyone go out to play.

I don't like sitting on the bench because I get more nervous there than when I am playing!

Coming off the bench was an adjustment for me.

It was disappointing to be left out of the Premier League line-up, but it was a reality check to sit back and look on the bench.

I was always the kid dribbling the ball on the sidelines, hoping someone would pick me. I'd go with my older brother to the gym or park, and when I went out there, I'd pass the ball so I could get picked again.

Only being able to watch is the hardest thing for any footballer.

I grew up a Dodger and got drafted by the Dodgers.

Every player wants to score more.

I hate not playing. That's the bottom line.

It's not fun to watch your team go out, and guys that you've worked so hard with, and the countless hours you've put in on your own time to go and showcase all your hard work, and then have it taken from you and then see your boys playing without you.

As someone who loves being on the field with his teammates, it's hard to hear that you're not going to be the one playing.

If for half a year you only get 10 minutes to play from the bench, then you have no rhythm.

I'm not much involved in sports, and I don't play, either.

It was a big-time change, coming off the bench.

I don't make any secret of it - I hate not playing.