Cross-Border Competition Quotes

I've never seen anything like it since. Some of the Canada Cups came close, but by then a lot of European players came and played in our league so we were more familiar with them.

The economic union - creating a big common market, like the United States, so that you can compete across borders. There are common rules, regulations, and simplification, and that is still a good reason, too. When they put their monetary union together, that created a rigidity that made it hard for currency fluctuations. They don't really have a solution to that.

Sooner or later, you will see a China-based company that really has a global impact, and I think Baidu has a chance to become one of those companies. We should be able to compete on a global basis.

My ultimate dream would be for Derry City to become champions of an all-Ireland league in a united Ireland.

When you go to a club abroad and play against one from your own country, you are part of the enemy.

The quality of competitors abroad really pushes your timings, something that's tough to replicate in the country.

You have to have an international reference of competition. You have to go beyond your home.

Northern Ireland, England, Scotland - when we play each other, you don't want to lose to a neighbouring country.

Chinese companies may well be competitive on their domestic market, but it will be another 6 to 8 years before they become serious competitors internationally. We should not be afraid of China, but should learn from them instead.