Think Quotes by Jermain Defoe

8 Think quotes by Jermain Defoe

Jermain Defoe’s musings on thinking are quick, energetic, and grounded in a striker’s mindset. Across eight snippets you’ll feel his competitive spirit and the way he frames ideas with decisive clarity.

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To win a major tournament you have to face the top teams at some point, but if you avoid those at the…

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I don't think I could ever describe myself as unlucky because people would look at me, playing football for a living, and…

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I still bump into Spurs fans who say: 'Why did you have to go?' I say back: 'What more could I have…

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I've always been a religious person, and I try to think that every disappointment might just be a blessing in disguise.

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I understand it's difficult but you've got to think about yourself, you know, and not just follow the crowd.

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I pray every day. In the mornings and, before I go to bed. I think it's important to pray not just when…

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When I get up in the morning, I look forward to the games and I'm just buzzing. At the end of the…

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I don't feel like I'm getting older. I think it's the way I've looked after myself. I take my football seriously. I…

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When you've something to fight for, you get the best out of yourself.

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The key for me is movement. When the ball comes into the box, or when the wide players get it, that's where I have…

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I am doing my job and trying to win a game for my team. I shouldn't be getting racially abused; it's silly.

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I scored in a World Cup and I want that buzz again.

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When you are young, nothing is more important than football, but as you get older, you get married, have kids and lose people. Then…

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I prefer not to fly, but sometimes it's unavoidable.

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I've got a Ferrari 430. It's black. I don't know what it cost but it wasn't cheap. I bought it because I was being…

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If I ever score against Spurs, I won't celebrate. Even if it's the best goal in the world, I'll keep it subdued. It's a…

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For me, there's nothing that beats playing. When I'm not playing, I'll watch games on the television, watch stuff on You Tube, everything. I…

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I don't go out drinking and stuff like that. My friends say 'Just have one drink, JD.' I say 'What's the point?' I'll go…

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When you play with good players, they will always create chances for the forwards to score.

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To win a major tournament you have to face the top teams at some point, but if you avoid those at the beginning then…

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I feel 21. I've looked after myself and take my football seriously.

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It doesn't matter who you are, football's a business. At some stage you're going to have to leave a football club; that's just normal.

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I don't do chat-up lines. Girls often tell me I'm cheeky. Being cheeky seems to work OK for me.

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