Football Quotes by Adebayo Akinfenwa

People have tried to push me into other sports, but it's always been football.

— Adebayo Akinfenwa

Even though I am getting my coaching badges, I am more into mentoring.

— Adebayo Akinfenwa

If I'm destined to play in the MLS, I will.

— Adebayo Akinfenwa

Football players value job security and stability as much anybody else.

— Adebayo Akinfenwa

People said I'm too big to play football.

— Adebayo Akinfenwa

Liverpool are not used to playing a 16-and-a-half stone striker.

— Adebayo Akinfenwa

You play football to go out there and win - that's the bottom line.

— Adebayo Akinfenwa

I think I would have held my own in the NFL.

— Adebayo Akinfenwa

I'm going to say it out loud: I'm available for England selection if they serve chicken for pre-match.

— Adebayo Akinfenwa

John Barnes was my idol growing up and he's the reason I've supported Liverpool. I play nothing like him, though!

— Adebayo Akinfenwa

More than anything I prefer the ball on the floor. I think I play my best football on the floor. There is…

— Adebayo Akinfenwa

My stats speak for themselves; I've got a good touch for a big man, I know I can find the back of…

— Adebayo Akinfenwa

As long as I am feeling good I will play football. As long as I am feeling fit, strong and being affective…

— Adebayo Akinfenwa

People think that football is all glamour and money but trust me all footballers go through the same boring and annoying things…

— Adebayo Akinfenwa

Like individuals in all walks of life, footballers want stability and we have families to look after.

— Adebayo Akinfenwa

Boredom does get you into trouble and we footballers have a lot of time on our hands, and sometimes we fill up…

— Adebayo Akinfenwa

I was raised on an estate in an inner city school where people had a go about my size, people saying I…

— Adebayo Akinfenwa

I've had three or four Scottish Premier League clubs contact me about going there and doing something. A couple of those clubs…

— Adebayo Akinfenwa

Training to be a tough tackler isn't easy - you don't want to injure yourself or team-mates so it's crucial that you…

— Adebayo Akinfenwa

I'm not one of those players who always gets to games or watches every game on TV. If a game is on…

— Adebayo Akinfenwa

As a player on the bench, you become like a fan really. You're sitting there shouting 'why did he do that?' or…

— Adebayo Akinfenwa

Players build up friendships with each other, so when a team-mate wants out, part of you understands that he is torn and…

— Adebayo Akinfenwa

People said: 'You're too big to play football,' but I kept playing and it just happened that people have caught on to…

— Adebayo Akinfenwa

I'm a massive fan of Didier Drogba, I love the way he plays. He's not as stacked as me but he's strong…

— Adebayo Akinfenwa

A footballer who says they don't want to start games is in the wrong job.

— Adebayo Akinfenwa

Look, nobody can begrudge Steven Gerrard doing what he wants to do. He has just been a legend.

— Adebayo Akinfenwa

For me posting videos on YouTube and interacting with people on Twitter is a great release from the stresses of football.

— Adebayo Akinfenwa

I want to be playing competitive first-team football every week and not reserve team football.

— Adebayo Akinfenwa

Everyone likes to be praised for their work and footballers are no different but the key thing is staying level-headed.

— Adebayo Akinfenwa

As players we have to be careful what we put out there and make sure everything we do is appropriate. And it…

— Adebayo Akinfenwa

I've been in football a long time now and I've seen plenty of managers and players come and go. It is part…

— Adebayo Akinfenwa

You see it all the time, in all divisions, that teams raise themselves and apply themselves that little bit more when they…

— Adebayo Akinfenwa

I've always liked to keep myself busy so I don't get sucked in by temptations and that was part of the reason…

— Adebayo Akinfenwa

A player's mind, body and soul have to be right to get the best out of them, and if a player no…

— Adebayo Akinfenwa

Football was my saving grace so I want to let people know that you can achieve whatever you want. People like to…

— Adebayo Akinfenwa

During my career I've come back to clubs after the summer break to see one of my team-mates not really at it…

— Adebayo Akinfenwa

My career and my stats, they all speak for itself so to say that I've got anything to prove to people, to…

— Adebayo Akinfenwa

Sometimes I think it would be nice to be in a warm office every day. Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining…

— Adebayo Akinfenwa