Defenders Quotes · Page 4

A tremendous strike which hit the defender full on the arm - and it nearly came off.

— Kevin Keegan

And I have a message for the liberals and the defenders of the status quo: we're just getting started.

— Rick Perry

In my teams, the goalie is the first attacker, and the striker the first defender.

— Johan Cruijff

Sometimes defenders kick me without the ball and I don't say anything and no one sees.

— Erik Lamela

Defending is not only done by the defenders, just as attacking is not only down to the forwards.

— Leonardo Bonucci

Ashley Cole is a fantastic defender. I have seen him keep the best players in the world quiet.

— Ronaldinho

I think people should recognise that I'm one of the best defenders in the world and not just talk nonsense, I will…

— Dejan Lovren

Without being arrogant, I think I have proved I am one of the best defenders in the world.

— Dejan Lovren

Like the alchemist of old, for ever searching for the philosopher's stone, the analyst to-day never stops looking for stronger moves to…

— Savielly Tartakower

You can't ask every player to do the same thing. That's why we have amazing midfielders, defenders, forwards and keepers. You can't…

— Tiffeny Milbrett

The defenders are just trying to make life more difficult for you and you have to turn it around and make things…

— Jozy Altidore

For more than two centuries, the defenders of liberty have put their lives on the line, because they have known that we…

— Virgil Goode

All civil states, with their officers of justice, in their respective constitutions and administrations, are proved essentially civil, and therefore not judges,…

— Roger Williams

[When you're on fire] it feels like nobody's out there, you're playing by yourself. You don't care how good a defender is…

— Vince Carter

Truth gathers itself spotless and unhurt after all our surrenders and concealments and partisanship; never hurt by the treachery or ruin of…

— Ralph Waldo Emerson

I am always shocked that there are still a handful of defenders of the dubious practice of abstinence, surely the worst idea…

— Dick Cavett

It is clear that the future of freedom and peace depend on the actions of America. This nation is freedom's home, and…

— George W. Bush

The more closely [the German army] converged on [Stalingrad], the narrower became their scope for tactical manoeuvre as a lever in loosening…

— B. H. Liddell Hart

To most observers, innovation is a solitary process that requires creativity and genius, perhaps even greatness. It can't, in their view, be…

— Richard J. Foster

I had to add Oguchi into the list. After all, he’s a soccer player—fittest athletes ever. At 6'4 210 pounds, he's one…

— Charlie Davies

Smith could not be expected to have anticipated the horrors that were to come. But even in his own time, he was…

— Allen W. Wood

Taylor Swift's dedication to advocacy at such a young age continues to inspire me, and I'm delighted to honor her as one…

— Kerry Kennedy

[On dishonest business methods:] ... frequently the defender of the practice falls back on the Christian doctrine of charity, and points out…

— Ida Tarbell

Gossip is never fatal until it is denied. Gossip goes on about every human being alive and about all the dead that…

— Booth Tarkington

That's not the type of header you want to see your defender make, with his hand.

— Ron Atkinson

Let us help build the kingdom of God by standing up boldly and being defenders of marriage, parenthood, and the home.

— Bonnie L. Oscarson

I've become accustomed to playing against four defenders throughout my career, but in Italy, I have to play against five.

— Gonzalo Higuain

I don't have a problem with any defenders. I've always played against great defenders.

— Diego Costa

Defenders are always tough, whether you play in Spain or England.

— Jesus Navas

The defenders of decent society and the disciples of degeneracy are often the same people.

— Caleb Carr

I always liked to go past defenders. It is a great way to play. When I can do it, I try it.…

— Joao Felix

The nation's obligation to her defenders is as old as that defense itself.

— Steve Buyer

When we realize we can stop being Jesus defenders, we can start being Jesus representatives .

— Jen Hatmaker

When you're playing against a team that has two great central defenders, the best option is to play without a striker.

— Johan Cruijff

Our resolve to support Ukraine's defenders extends through all seasons.

— Lloyd Austin

I want to go to the Premier League. A lot of massive, strong defenders.

— Timo Werner

When I draw defenders into the lane, it's easy for me to kick it out.

— Brandon Ingram

When defenders are up against top-class attackers, you really find out what they're made of.

— Chris Sutton

An older sister is a friend and defender; a listener, conspirator, a counsellor and a sharer of delights. And sorrows too.

— Pam Brown

No matter which defenders are in front of me, they better be scared because of me.

— Marko Arnautovic