I was not a political animal; I could not toady up to the committee men, pour drinks down their necks at the bar, and make them feel important. I was too focused on the cricket. — Geoffrey Boycott Copy Share Image
Emma wasn't bothered about the fact that I was a 'celebrity', held in high esteem by millions of cricket fans around the world. As… — Geoffrey Boycott Copy Share Image
I was not a political animal; I could not toady up to the committee men, pour drinks down their necks at the bar, and… — Geoffrey Boycott Copy Share Image
I played football for Leeds United under-18s, but at 17 my eyes started to go and I had to wear glasses. The football had… — Geoffrey Boycott Copy Share Image
I usually tried to stay in the net for 45 minutes, half an hour longer than most batsmen would stick at the county nets.… — Geoffrey Boycott Copy Share Image
Until you've had depression I don't think you're qualified to talk about it. — Geoffrey Boycott Copy Share Image
A lot of wasted energy in my life has been spent on sorting out problems and issues at Yorkshire cricket. Of course, I know… — Geoffrey Boycott Copy Share Image
I agree that my single-minded approach was a failing in life, but if I upset people, it was never intentional - it was just… — Geoffrey Boycott Copy Share Image
During the time I didn't play for England, they were losing Test matches, and the Yorkshire committee were telling me that I should be… — Geoffrey Boycott Copy Share Image
“The Aussies have spent so much time basking in the glory of the last generation that they have forgotten to plan for this one.… — Geoffrey Boycott Copy Share Image
We've got to get the public back into watching Test matches - speeding up the game with innovation is one way forward. — Geoffrey Boycott Copy Share Image
I think England will win a Test. My concern is Australia will probably win two. — Geoffrey Boycott Copy Share Image
I've known people with exceptional talent - and some have wasted it. Ambition spurs a man on. — Geoffrey Boycott Copy Share Image
I'd love to see pitches start very dry all over the world, which is good for batting but means there will be turn -… — Geoffrey Boycott Copy Share Image
Good scores are valuable, but centuries stick in the mind. There are influential people who might not notice a good innings of 60 or… — Geoffrey Boycott Copy Share Image
