Nigel Pearson Quotes

I'm not going to fight because I mean too much to our team, and I can't afford to be suspended for a game or do something stupid to get me kicked out of a playoff game.

It's good that I put my personal ego aside. My basketball ego was, 'Why we negotiating?' But my personal ego didn't take it personal. I put my personal ego aside a little bit.

If someone says something to me, I am not going to back down. Whether it's defending myself or standing up for one of my teammates, that is the way I play the game.

Whoever I suit up for... I'm going to do my job.

I must myself be the judge, how long to retain in, and when to remove any of you from, his position. It would greatly pain me to discover any of you endeavoring to procure another's removal, or in any way to prejudice him before the public. Such endeavor would be a wrong to me, and much worse, a wrong to the country.

... a man's first duty is to his own conscience and honor; the party and country come second to that, and never first.

I value loyalty and believe that internal disagreements shouldn't be voiced in the media - because divided parties lose elections.

I've had deals over the years where I just haven't had good chemistry with the person across the table from me, so I've said to one of my brothers, 'You know what, you will be more effective than I will.' And that takes a level of confidence.

Sometimes I had bad behaviour with managers that I loved at Sampdoria, like Vujadin Boskov and Sven-Goran Eriksson. I understand that this can happen during the game or when you are substituted.

Whenever I get a chance, I want to do well for the other players, the staff, and, of course, the fans.

If other people have problems with my competitions, then there's nothing I can do.

Everyone has an affection for the club where you played in your youth; that's normal. But loyalty to it? Loyalty is staying at the club. Affection is different. The important thing is that when you're there, you give it your all, respect the rules and respect the club, and try to be the best you can be. That's fair enough.

I have no bitterness towards Mourinho. I did what I had to do in training. Of course, I didn't understand his choices, but he was the boss. I had to accept those choices.

Always take the high road. You never sacrifice your team. You sacrifice yourself for your team.

I will never demand to be traded. Because if I do, then I'm at fault, I'm the bad guy, I'm the crybaby, I'm immature.

There are always going to be distractions, push and shove between players. It's about rolling with the punches and enjoying every situation, good or bad.

I don't change the way that I play. I love the game of basketball, man. I ride with these guys in this locker room. They know that. If I've got something to say to them, I will say it. You may not like the way that it comes across. That's fine. But that's who I am.

I'm not trying to please everybody. I'm just trying to play for one team and do it the right way.

I always give everything for my team.

I'd like to think I'm always going to defend our players.

I personally believe in bringing your whole self to work and being open and transparent, even vulnerable. I believe that builds trust, loyalty, and a sense of belonging and passion.

It's scary to work with family, alongside my brothers and uncle. I can't imagine myself screaming at them even in front of the camera.

I sometimes joke that I can take personal responsibility for saving one million human relationships.

It's hard for people to understand that when five or six guys are together working intensely, they can really get into some duels.

I have a real hard time with inter-personal relationships. I find it really taxing. Especially, like, friendships and being in bands.