Football Quotes by David James

Footballers' consumerism or emphasis on luxury brands is hardly the root of all environmental problems.

— David James

Do goalkeepers get nervous about the dreaded spot-kick? I don't, not any more.

— David James

At even the youngest age level, football is becoming a factory production line.

— David James

A racist will be a racist and football is a cross-section of the male population of society.

— David James

When I was 11 I never thought about a career in football, I just loved playing.

— David James

When I am on the field, what matters to me is winning.

— David James

Football shouldn't feel like a job to an eight-year-old.

— David James

I am good value to my club and that makes me feel very proud.

— David James

Right now, there are millions of pairs of football boots that people have grown out of or replaced, and we need to…

— David James

I don't have a lot of positive memories of Merseyside derbies - we didn't win too many - but my first was…

— David James

As a young goalkeeper, it used to drive me crazy checking the paper to see my stats. I hardly had a save…

— David James

Certain clubs demand a written request from their players to take part in potentially dangerous activities, but as a general rule you…

— David James

Despite my reservations, I do think there is scope for the Premier League to consider regionalised academies - but only if the…

— David James

As harsh as it sounds, every football club starts the season wanting to get three teams relegated as quickly as possible. Soon…

— David James

Me and my friends started playing because we loved the game and the social aspect of it. We weren't dreaming of playing…

— David James

Derby games are about more than points in the league, or cup victories, they are about bragging rights that extend well beyond…

— David James

In the past we have had managers who have muddled communication. With Mr Capello you know exactly what you're dealing with down…

— David James

There tends to be a misguided, populist view about what makes a good goalkeeper. It is not just about making great saves;…

— David James

It's something I started learning when I was at Watford, about the community side of what football has. It wasn't until I…

— David James

I remember Chris Kirkland driving a really small car at Coventry when he made the first team, because the insurance premium for…

— David James

The role of goalkeeping coach is pretty labour-intensive. They have a huge amount of responsibility - most of them oversee the development…

— David James

The Premier League is perceived as a very glamorous place to be, being in the Championship is incomparable. People worry that their…

— David James

I struggle with the racist issue in football because as a player I don't see it. That's not because I've got my…

— David James

In truth, when it comes to criticism, football makes for rich pickings. Only a handful of teams can ever achieve anything each…

— David James

The stars above Italian clubs' badges shows you how many times they have won the Gazetta.

— David James

In the history of the Premier League some of the most notable managerial departures have been English.

— David James

I think Joe Hart is a better goalkeeper than Iker Casillas.

— David James

Football as an industry invests a huge amount of energy and cash into serving local communities.

— David James

The loyalty of football supporters is extraordinary and testament to the game's power.

— David James

Football shouldn't be about kids becoming superstars, it should just be about having fun.

— David James

As a stadium, Fratton Park has to be unique in the top flight of just about every league in Europe. It is…

— David James

For a goalkeeper football is very black and white. Whereas an outfield player can risk a bad pass and expect to be…

— David James

I can honestly say that relegation is the single most traumatic experience you can have in a football career.

— David James

In the past, I have suggested footballers should have some kind of performance-related pay - which didn't go down too well with…

— David James

Footballers rely on a healthy banking industry. Our careers are short and what we put away during our playing days is relied…

— David James

Tommy Smith was the hardman of football at Liverpool, yet after a load of cortisone injections and repeatedly playing on through injuries…

— David James

When I left Watford - where I had several goalkeeping coaches - to join Liverpool, I had to ask Graeme Souness to…

— David James

People might think that Premier League footballers have little to worry about, tucked up in their recession-proof castles, but that's not quite…

— David James

There aren't many players who have won both the FA Youth Cup and the senior trophy - Ryan Giggs is one, which…

— David James

Concede a penalty and it disrupts the way people play, all of a sudden the pressure is on and they're feeling down.

— David James