It doesn't matter who you are, football's a business. At some stage you're going to have to leave a football club; that's… — Jermain Defoe Copy Share Image
I am a bit of a control freak. If I get married, my wife isn't going out. No way. She's staying at… — Jermain Defoe Copy Share Image
There is always going to be competition. When you play for a top club, you're going to attract top players. It's part… — Jermain Defoe Copy Share Image
I'm a forward, but I can't be the only forward at a club. Over the years, the clubs who've won titles have… — Jermain Defoe Copy Share Image
When you've something to fight for, you get the best out of yourself. — Jermain Defoe Copy Share Image
The key for me is movement. When the ball comes into the box, or when the wide players get it, that's where I have… — Jermain Defoe Copy Share Image
I am doing my job and trying to win a game for my team. I shouldn't be getting racially abused; it's silly. — Jermain Defoe Copy Share Image
When you are young, nothing is more important than football, but as you get older, you get married, have kids and lose people. Then… — Jermain Defoe Copy Share Image
I've got a Ferrari 430. It's black. I don't know what it cost but it wasn't cheap. I bought it because I was being… — Jermain Defoe Copy Share Image
If I ever score against Spurs, I won't celebrate. Even if it's the best goal in the world, I'll keep it subdued. It's a… — Jermain Defoe Copy Share Image
For me, there's nothing that beats playing. When I'm not playing, I'll watch games on the television, watch stuff on You Tube, everything. I… — Jermain Defoe Copy Share Image
I don't go out drinking and stuff like that. My friends say 'Just have one drink, JD.' I say 'What's the point?' I'll go… — Jermain Defoe Copy Share Image
When you play with good players, they will always create chances for the forwards to score. — Jermain Defoe Copy Share Image
To win a major tournament you have to face the top teams at some point, but if you avoid those at the beginning then… — Jermain Defoe Copy Share Image
