The most important thing about being on a football pitch is having options. That's what makes players look good. If you get the ball in possession and you look up and you've got three or four options, it's so much… — 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
