I knew I could play and I thought I could get away without working particularly hard because I could do stuff that other people couldn't. — Matt Le Tissier Copy Share Image
I'd like to think I can put myself in positions where I can get the odd half-chance to score, that's what I was best… — Matt Le Tissier Copy Share Image
I've spoken to referees from my era who have openly admitted they were influenced by Sir Alex Ferguson when they were refereeing at Old… — Matt Le Tissier Copy Share Image
I'm 28 now. I've played 10 seasons in the top division, scored 170 goals in 400 games, and still I'm having to prove to… — Matt Le Tissier Copy Share Image
One of the things people don't appreciate is the mental side of things. The taker has to want to be there. He must be… — Matt Le Tissier Copy Share Image
No, I've never had any interest in coaching, probably because I hated being told what to do when I was a player so I… — Matt Le Tissier Copy Share Image
It annoys me a great deal when people accuse me of not having any ambition because I've stayed at Southampton all these years. You… — Matt Le Tissier Copy Share Image
I always sidefooted the ball as I wanted to keep the accuracy on it but I was quite fortunate that I could sidefoot a… — Matt Le Tissier Copy Share Image
I think it has to do with the English mentality, we've always been wary of people with talent, we prefer people who are seen… — Matt Le Tissier Copy Share Image
I used to visualise the stadium erupting as the ball hit the back of the net. I erased all negative thoughts from my head. — Matt Le Tissier Copy Share Image
I enjoy sitting beside Paul Merson every Saturday and listening to his unique pronunciation of foreign names. That really tickles me. — Matt Le Tissier Copy Share Image
All I've ever wanted to do was to play for England. That ambition hasn't changed. — Matt Le Tissier Copy Share Image
I ended up getting sent off at The Dell against Liverpool for two bookable offences. I think that was the lowest point of my… — Matt Le Tissier Copy Share Image
