Quotes About Football

You still have to be able to throw the ball and play good defense to win a championship.

I really don't look at myself as a defensive end or a linebacker or a cornerback or a safety. I don't try to limit myself to just rushing the passer or dropping back in coverage or being a run-stopper; I try to be great at football.

I've always been a big fan of what Ron Rivera and Sean McDermott have been able to put together on the defensive side.

I have three Defensive Players of the Year. Only one other player has done that. But being a defensive lineman, it's hard to control the game.

I'm not really a defensive midfielder.

Defensive midfielder is my position and I have to be focused on that role.

I've got a defensive responsibility as well as trying to get goals and assists. I'm trying to do that.

I can play at full back on either side, but I prefer the central defensive position.

I can be the only defensive midfielder and try and break up play. Or I can play a little more forward.

Kirby Smart is one of the best defensive minds in college football.

I like that I'm able to be one of the biggest guys in the league. It's a big advantage because sometimes you just don't beat a defensive back the way you want to.

If you've got Godin and Chiellini as your centre-backs, then you can have more attacking full-backs, as opposed to defensive ones.

It's clear that I'm a winger. I've now defined that as my position.

What is a Fuhrungsspieler? I don't like the term. For me there is not a clear definition of the term.

I last played in Dubai in the summer of 2009 and it was still over 40 degrees in the evening. It was extremely exhausting and absolute madness.

My season with Delhi Dynamos was very special.

After the 12th class exam results, I got a call from Mohun Bagan. They saw me at Durand Cup when I was playing for City Club of Delhi. I thought they might want me for SAIL Academy. Never ever I thought Mohun Bagan is calling me for Mohun Bagan!

In training, the players would deliberately hit high balls into me and barge into me so I'd get used to that side of the English game. I actually enjoy the physical side of it now.

After much deliberation I have made the decision to retire from playing international football.

I am absolutely delighted to get back into football with Livingston.

In the football world, you have to deliver. However, as an ex-player, you always have more credit.

When you're at Manchester United there are a set of demands, and one is to be a team player, and I don't think anyone has been on the bench more than me!

The high demands on teams in national leagues and of course the Champions League - it's too much.

Any real Colts fan cannot abide the Denver Broncos and John Elway!