There are constant messages I heard growing up... like, 'If you're unfit, you go in goal' or, 'If you're crap, you go in goal.' No, no, no! How do we change that? How do we give goalkeeping more respect? — Karen Bardsley Copy Share Image
It took me a while to accept everything, but I am so grateful for the way my parents raised me. It's my life, it's… — Karen Bardsley Copy Share Image
If you speak to girls who play football alongside lads, they'll tell you that you almost have to earn the right to play with… — Karen Bardsley Copy Share Image
We do get a lot of sexist tweets and comments, things about a woman's place being in the kitchen, not on the pitch. — Karen Bardsley Copy Share Image
Every time I step onto the field, I think of my parents. It's such an honor to represent them and my family. — Karen Bardsley Copy Share Image
I like to eat healthily and feel like I'm putting good fuel in my body, although I do allow some tasty treats once in… — Karen Bardsley Copy Share Image
Goalkeepers get criticism for commenting on outfield players, but outfield players can comment on goalkeeping; it is not a two-way street. — Karen Bardsley Copy Share Image
My big thing is we need to change how people feel about goalkeeping. I don't think there is enough respect for the position in… — Karen Bardsley Copy Share Image
You can make loads of great saves, but if you concede, it's, 'That's what we will show the world.' — Karen Bardsley Copy Share Image
I'm not fussed about awards. I just want to win a medal and a trophy. — Karen Bardsley Copy Share Image
