Footballers' consumerism or emphasis on luxury brands is hardly the root of all environmental problems. — David James Copy Share Image
At even the youngest age level, football is becoming a factory production line. — David James Copy Share Image
A racist will be a racist and football is a cross-section of the male population of society. — David James Copy Share Image
Do goalkeepers get nervous about the dreaded spot-kick? I don't, not any more. — David James Copy Share Image
When I was 11 I never thought about a career in football, I just loved playing. — David James Copy Share Image
As a young goalkeeper, it used to drive me crazy checking the paper to see my stats. I hardly had a save… — David James Copy Share Image
Certain clubs demand a written request from their players to take part in potentially dangerous activities, but as a general rule you… — David James Copy Share Image
Right now, there are millions of pairs of football boots that people have grown out of or replaced, and we need to… — David James Copy Share Image
Despite my reservations, I do think there is scope for the Premier League to consider regionalised academies - but only if the… — David James Copy Share Image
As harsh as it sounds, every football club starts the season wanting to get three teams relegated as quickly as possible. Soon… — David James Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
Derby games are about more than points in the league, or cup victories, they are about bragging rights that extend well beyond… — David James Copy Share Image
As a stadium, Fratton Park has to be unique in the top flight of just about every league in Europe. It is… — David James Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
There tends to be a misguided, populist view about what makes a good goalkeeper. It is not just about making great saves;… — David James Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
I remember Chris Kirkland driving a really small car at Coventry when he made the first team, because the insurance premium for… — David James Copy Share Image
In truth, when it comes to criticism, football makes for rich pickings. Only a handful of teams can ever achieve anything each… — David James Copy Share Image
The Premier League is perceived as a very glamorous place to be, being in the Championship is incomparable. People worry that their… — David James Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
Penalties are paradoxical things. If you give away a penalty and don't save it, it's your own terrible mistake, but at least… — David James Copy Share Image
The stars above Italian clubs' badges shows you how many times they have won the Gazetta. — David James Copy Share Image
In the history of the Premier League some of the most notable managerial departures have been English. — David James Copy Share Image
Football as an industry invests a huge amount of energy and cash into serving local communities. — David James Copy Share Image
The loyalty of football supporters is extraordinary and testament to the game's power. — David James Copy Share Image
Football shouldn't be about kids becoming superstars, it should just be about having fun. — David James Copy Share Image
For a goalkeeper football is very black and white. Whereas an outfield player can risk a bad pass and expect to be… — David James Copy Share Image
Footballers rely on a healthy banking industry. Our careers are short and what we put away during our playing days is relied… — David James Copy Share Image
Tommy Smith was the hardman of football at Liverpool, yet after a load of cortisone injections and repeatedly playing on through injuries… — David James Copy Share Image
I can honestly say that relegation is the single most traumatic experience you can have in a football career. — David James Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
When I left Watford - where I had several goalkeeping coaches - to join Liverpool, I had to ask Graeme Souness to… — David James Copy Share Image
Just because footballers earn a lot, it does not follow that they should be expected to divvy it up to everyone who… — David James Copy Share Image
There aren't many players who have won both the FA Youth Cup and the senior trophy - Ryan Giggs is one, which… — David James Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
Is it morally right to be pushing football careers to 11-year-olds? I still wince every time a parent comes up to me… — David James Copy Share Image
Appearance records are pretty special. Mine means a lot to me, not only because I love stats, but because it shows that I am… — David James Copy Share Image
The loyalty of football supporters is extraordinary and testament to the game's power. — David James Copy Share Image
Football as an industry invests a huge amount of energy and cash into serving local communities. — David James Copy Share Image
Tommy Smith was the hardman of football at Liverpool, yet after a load of cortisone injections and repeatedly playing on through injuries he now… — David James Copy Share Image
Football should be a game for all, so why are football magazines in the 'men's lifestyle' section of the news stands? — David James Copy Share Image
Right now, there are millions of pairs of football boots that people have grown out of or replaced, and we need to make sure… — David James Copy Share Image
Women and football have come a long way since I was at school. In those days, as far as I was concerned, football was… — David James Copy Share Image
“I said, “But I am, Samuel. I am cursed. You’ve seen my mother. You know that is my destiny.” “I know,” he said. “But… — David James Copy Share Image
Even if you did want to rely solely on stats to run your team, how accurate is the information if it is being assembled… — David James Copy Share Image
Me and my friends started playing because we loved the game and the social aspect of it. We weren't dreaming of playing for England. — David James Copy Share Image
