You have to get your motivation from within, and it doesn't matter if you lose in the quarters, the semis, or the final. You must want to have another chance of winning the trophy. — Edwin van der Sar Copy Share Image
At Ajax, we have a certain philosophy that is sometimes more important than winning - the development of players. — Edwin van der Sar Copy Share Image
Every flaw you have or lapse of concentration can cost you a goal, so you have to be on your toes every minute of… — Edwin van der Sar Copy Share Image
Ajax always bring through young players from their academy - we can't pay €20m for a player, so we make sure we develop those… — Edwin van der Sar Copy Share Image
If you win, everyone asks what's your secret, when most of the time you did exactly the same in the ones you lost. — Edwin van der Sar Copy Share Image
I think every player gives a bit extra when he sees that his manager is fighting, too. — Edwin van der Sar Copy Share Image
For everyone, the World Cup is important. It doesn't matter if you are 21, going for your first one, or 35 and going for… — Edwin van der Sar Copy Share Image
We need a solution for European football. You need to help smaller clubs in European competitions get the right distribution of money so they… — Edwin van der Sar Copy Share Image
At Ajax, Juventus, and with Holland, I have played with top teams, and now I want to use my experience to reach the same… — Edwin van der Sar Copy Share Image
Matthijs is very mature for his age: he has the physique of a 24-year-old. He is also strong with both feet, has an extremely… — Edwin van der Sar Copy Share Image
The leagues in the countries around us are probably more interesting and played at a higher level, but in general, we are happy with… — Edwin van der Sar Copy Share Image
Nothing can replicate the thrill of making a great save at an away ground, or hearing your own fans cheering you, or the atmosphere… — Edwin van der Sar Copy Share Image
A lot of the guys who played in the 1995 final for Ajax had been there since the age of 12 or 13. Patrick… — Edwin van der Sar Copy Share Image
