Dwane Casey Quotes

It's definitely hard when you're putting in the work and the guy who's starting isn't, especially if he's overhyped or you're not winning. I can't imagine how hard it would be to be that guy's backup.

In 1986, we gave it our best shot but we didn't get the run of the ball.

I am pleased I went from fourth back into a medal position, but bronze is not good enough for me.

I haven't played well regardless of what minutes I get, I gotta have a positive impact on the game and that's the frustrating part.

I'm never happy about anything, playing-wise. I always think there's things I messed up on, things I should've done differently that could've, A, made us win, or B, made the win easier.

The fans can accept a poor performance, but they won't take it when you choose not to put in the effort.

When films fail, we definitely feel bad because, as a team, we put in so much effort.

Hey, people have their own opinions. But when I'm on the floor and I don't see somebody giving their all - I'm going to demand an effort. I'm out there to win games, and that's the bottom line.

If I make a mistake and finish 10th when we should have finished ninth, then I will be unhappy.

Did we miss out on a lot of targets? No. Was it disappointing? No.

I didn't do anything during the game. I only had one shot on goal and I did not create any chances. I was horrible. Maybe I should have left the pitch earlier.

It bothers me when I don't score.

Playing so many important games in a prestigious competition like the Champions League, I have experience to call upon and I'm thankful for that. I hope the other players can feel more confident because of that. Of course we're facing a very tough tie; we know Juventus F.C. are the favourites, but sometimes excitement, desire, effort and bravery can overcome individual ability.

This really isn't a game we really should be proud of. This game is liking taking your kids to the zoo. You're supposed to take your kids to the zoo. You're a father. So a team like that, we're supposed to beat them like this.

I'd like to think I did well. I'd like to think that, if I had a must-win game, the guys I played with would want me to have the ball. But no, I don't think I deserve to be in the Hall of Fame.

The man who has done less than his best has done nothing.

How you run the race - your planning, preparation, practice, and performance - counts for everything. Winning or losing is a by-product, and aftereffect, of that effort.

As much as I have respect for him, this is for the crowd. The crowd didn't deserve what happened tonight.

The problem with being a Tour de France winner is you always have that feeling of disappointment if you don't win again. That's the curse of the Tour de France.

The world meets nobody half way.

The payoff of a human venture is, in general, inversely proportional to what it is expected to be.

I was aware of how incredible the match was. Unfortunately there had to be a winner. From my point of view many left feeling sorry for me instead of being happy for Rafa. Which hurts.

It is a pity that doing one's best does not always answer.

What separates the winners from the losers is that they can deal with doing their best while still coming up short.

Two weeks ago, I was in a fantastic situation, winning at Roland Garros. Now, losing in the first round, it's tough. The tour continues. Life continues. This is a sport of victories, not a sport of losses. Nobody remembers the losses. I don't want to remember the loss.