Bobby Robson Quotes

The Baltimore boys only defend themselves when playing against teams that treat us mean, especially that bunch from Cincinnati.

I have a respect for manners as such, they are a way of dealing with people you don't agree with or like.

I always say it's much nicer to win by shaking a man's hand rather than slapping him in the face.

Things happen on the field. It has happened between me and other players, but we always left it out there.

I have always tried to play the right way, and I honestly believe for the most part the etiquette in snooker is very good. So when there are breaches, and there are, it stands out.

When it comes to fighting and other fighters, I try to be respectful.

In Germany, it is normal, when games end, you shake hands with your players.

When the last point is done, we are humans. Give your opponent a hug and say, ‘great fight,’ and that’s all.

I think any player would say that they want their coaches' respect, they want their teammates' respect, and they want their opponent to respect them.

We're all friends, me and the refs.

I'm talking to my teammates and talking to the opponent. That's the type of player I am.

I can't say I ever got to the stage of swapping phone numbers with refs, but I don't have a problem with managers and referees communicating.

Obviously, in the buildup to some fights, there's animosity and testosterone and banter. But at the end of the day, we all understand that this is a business, just two men who are trying to further their careers and provide for their families.

Two men can talk on the phone and maybe not agree on everything but at least respect each other.

In karate, there's a lot of respect. In fact, when an opponent accepts to fight me, he's giving me a chance to show my work, so I can't diminish him at all.

I can not express more the importance of treating your teammates, opponents and coaches with the utmost respect.

Sometimes people say things on the field that they might regret, but they should stay on the field.

I'm a professional; I'd never fight against Mirko or anyone else not being prepared.

I don't want to fight Urijah. He's the one that got me into the sport.

In my early England days, there was a bit of tension with captain Nasser Hussain.

I approach this game with the utmost respect for every player.

What I love about England is that the fans have great respect for the players on and off the pitch.

I don't have any problem with tackles or duels, but I react when I notice that someone is only trying to kick me out of the game. But I never have the intention to hurt anyone. Everything is forgotten again a minute later.

I don't like to talk about players from other teams, just like I wouldn't like it if the opposition coach talked about my team. It's a question of respect.

Coaches respect each other, and it's a tough business.