Boomer Esiason Quotes

As a player, when things are going against you, you look to the captain to inject some energy but I don't see any of that from Amla.

Ganguly is a very good leader. His return to the field brings a spring in the steps of the Indians. He is a great player.

He says all the right things, like it's Jeter's team. I want to correct him on that - it's my team.

Sachin is the soul of Mumbai Indians, and I am sure he will guide Bhajji as he takes on the responsibility of captaining Mumbai Indians.

Every team that I've played on, I've either been the captain or co-captain.

I think I work harder on the pitch, I cover more ground and my passing is more accurate.

The best thing you can say about any coach is his players play hard for him.

The president requested me to restore order in the national team. I have been designated to be part of the official delegation to Egypt to help boost the morale of our players.

I think for me, or for anyone who plays the quarterback position, it's almost an unspoken word when you think about leadership. Some guys can be a leader and be a running back or a lineman, or wide receiver, strong safety, or linebacker. But when you speak of quarterbacks, it's automatically a default that you're supposed to be a leader.

People talk about flip charts, tactic boards and other rubbish like that. But the truth is that as a manager you just need to get the best out of the players at your disposal.

Despite what some people think, I never asked to leave. I'd just been made captain of Leeds which in my eyes is a big, big deal.

We can't take such unfair criticism. It would be difficult for me to continue as captain if this unhealthy trend of demoralising the team after a few bad performances continues.

I've been the captain at Ajax and once for the national team - it's nice and makes you an important player.

If head coaches weren't important to the success of a team, then owners wouldn't fire them all the time.

My role is the same with or without the armband.

I'd love to be captain of Tottenham and hopefully England as well.

As a captain, I just want to lead the team properly.

On the pitch, I have always had that responsibility to lead the team. But, of course, when you are captain, players, especially the young ones, they look at you more for the things you do on and off the pitch. But I have always been a very calm person.

Above all, I want to captain England in more Test victories than anybody else.

I would love to get bumped up to be team captain, or even Asuka. Either-or. We can even be co-captains.

Whoever picks me up, I'm going to try and play my best for, to be the best player on the field at any given time.

Being the captain is a great privilege and a responsibility to lead a great group with different cultures.

I don't measure my performances in goals any more, it's more important that my team-mates see how hard I work for them.

I always try to give everything for the team, whether I start or don't start.

I have been massively proud to have played for and, indeed, captain my country on the cricket field.