Gene Autry Quotes

I won't miss coaching. What you miss is that camaraderie with those boys and the other coaches. You miss that.

Truth to be told, yes, it does feel very strange to be in the Spain setup without Xavi. Ever since I broke through for Barca and Spain he's always been around. We've always had a great relationship and he's always set an example in every way, when it comes to camaraderie, how much help he's given me and, above all, in footballing terms.

I was also very lucky to be a teammate of two of the greatest players to have ever played the game. I learned very early on by playing for Frank Robinson and with Henry Aaron that even the greatest players in the game were just one of the guys.

I always appreciated the ex-players. Being a Yankee, you get spoiled. Old-Timers Day, all these guys coming back, spring training, being around them, you get a chance to get to know them. So I always think you learn a lot by listening.

The old Dodgers were something special, but of my teammates overall, there was nobody like Pee Wee Reese for me.

When your best players are really good guys, it's the best.

One of the things about football is, it's a relationship business.

Especially young guys, it's always fun to see young guys come in and have that same enthusiasm about playing a certain way and fitting into a certain role and going after guys, trying to get them off their game.

I was lucky enough to play with great platers Cameron Smith, Billy Slater, Darren Lockyer and that's where I learned about leadership.

I can't do anything better than Pat White. I love that dude. Was an honor to be on his team in college.

For me the relationship you have with the coach is very important.

Bottom line, I have nothing but respect for Peyton Manning... He was always a great teammate to me; he's still a great friend to this day.

As a team-mate, the one who taught me the most was undoubtedly Fabio Cannavaro.

I was lucky to play with guys who were not only good players, but great people.

When you're around a sport awhile and sort of get to know everybody, you start to appreciate people more instead of just seeing a number and a sponsor and a competitor.

That's what is cool about football: you build life-long relationships.

Rampone and the other experienced players gave me plenty of support when I first came into the national team in 2013.

To be honest my first memories are getting to know players. I remember being on the bus probably like 3, 4, 5 years old, and my dad would always say go sit with the players in the back.

I've really enjoyed my time at Palace. The lads were brilliant; the gaffer and training were great.

I loved playing for Coach Ambrose, and I definitely love playing for Coach Wright.

You cannot expect to be on intimate terms with everybody on your club, and there is no reason why you should be, so long as you are playing the game.

'Mighty Ducks' was a great experience, and I don't shy away from that.

I remember when I first came to Liverpool, Pepe Reina helped with everything, and he made it easy for me. When I was Atletico Madrid captain, I tried to help everyone. These are the basics in football: you need to create an atmosphere and try to create a group of friends. It's not easy, and it doesn't always happen, but you have to try.

One of my theories is to be captain on the field and off the field, you need to totally enjoy each other's company. I don't like discussing cricket off the field.

And George Brett. I think most people know that George and I have become pretty good friends over the years.