Quotes from Frank de Boer

If I see progress, then I am satisfied.

When I'm still the manager of Palace, I will give 100 percent.

You should not shirk from tough tackles during a training session, but after that you shake hands.

I will never forget the incredible supporters here in Atlanta, they are truly special.

Talent is important, but it's more important that you have character. Combined with talent, you can be a very good player.

Kris Commons and Scott Brown are key players for Celtic.

After training, what do you do? Do you go to the gym or in 10 minutes are you in your car? That's how eager you are to reach the highest level. It's sweating to be a professional.

Your mind is still the fastest weapon. You can run and run but you must be smart.

You have three groups. One who is happy. Then players who are doubtful, but still feel they have a chance. And then, you have the losers at that moment, who will go to the second group and try to influence them. They are poison for your team. At Inter, and also at Crystal Palace, you've got to get rid of those players.

There's no use to have 70 percent possession if the opponent is creating more chances than you are.

When you're just 21, as many of my players are now, it is difficult to consistently perform.

You see a lot of times that when a player comes through to the first team and gets the big contract, they do not take the second step because they think they have made it. The truth is that this is when it really starts.

I'm convinced I can be a good coach.

The philosophy of the club, the structure of the club, the core values for me are very important issues.

Every English club in the Premier League has money so there is the possibility to do something.

I was attracted by the opportunity of managing in the Premier League.

I played a lot of times at the beginning at Ajax as a left full back with a fantastic combination with Mark Overmars but I think as a central defender and a leader in the back it was my best role I think.

I was always a player who demanded the maximum at training and to try to finish as high as possible. I have that as coach, too.

The age between seven and 14 is so important. The basic techniques are in that, and afterwards it's mentality. Tactically, between seven and 14 or six and 14, they have to have good coaches and understand the basic things of football: control the ball, know where the ball is, those kinds of things.

I want to add something to a club, something which people can say: 'That's the hand of Frank De Boer.'

Serie A has really grown and it's getting better and better. In my eyes it's a huge league.

David Silva is not physical but he is still one of the best players in the Premier League because he is a smart thinker.

At the derbies between Real Madrid and Barcelona there is a great atmosphere.

The most important thing I tell my players is to play their own game and show guts.