I knew I could play really well in one game, score the winning goal and then, come the next game, I wouldn't play at all or I might come off the bench for the last five minutes. So I was… — Jermain Defoe Copy Share Image
I had to tell Dad, 'It will be okay and be positive; keep praying and have faith'. I have always known about cancer, but to be around someone who has it and to see what it does in such a… — Jermain Defoe Copy Share Image
When you've something to fight for, you get the best out of yourself. — Jermain Defoe Copy Share Image
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… — Jermain Defoe Copy Share Image
I am doing my job and trying to win a game for my team. I shouldn't be getting racially abused; it's silly. — Jermain Defoe Copy Share Image
When you are young, nothing is more important than football, but as you get older, you get married, have kids and lose people. Then… — Jermain Defoe Copy Share Image
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… — Jermain Defoe Copy Share Image
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… — Jermain Defoe Copy Share Image
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… — Jermain Defoe Copy Share Image
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… — Jermain Defoe Copy Share Image
When you play with good players, they will always create chances for the forwards to score. — Jermain Defoe Copy Share Image
To win a major tournament you have to face the top teams at some point, but if you avoid those at the beginning then… — Jermain Defoe Copy Share Image
