Be mindful of your self-talk. It's a conversation with the universe. — David James Communication Copy Share Image
When I was 11 I never thought about a career in football, I just loved playing. — David James About Copy Share Image
A fly rod extends a fly fisher's being as surely as do imagination, empathy or prayer. — David James Empathy Copy Share Image
Do goalkeepers get nervous about the dreaded spot-kick? I don't, not any more. — David James About Copy Share Image
I tried drinking Red Bull but it got me so wired I couldn't even do a warm-up properly. — David James Bull Copy Share Image
Footballers' consumerism or emphasis on luxury brands is hardly the root of all environmental problems. — David James Consumerism Copy Share Image
I don't have a lot of positive memories of Merseyside derbies - we didn't win too many - but my first was… — David James Many Copy Share Image
You ask any seasoned pro - off the record - what their favourite boots are and most of them will name that… — David James 1970s Copy Share Image
You can tell when somebody doesn't give a toss, and you can tell when they do. — David James Give Copy Share Image
It's something I started learning when I was at Watford, about the community side of what football has. It wasn't until I… — David James Community Copy Share Image
Despite my reservations, I do think there is scope for the Premier League to consider regionalised academies - but only if the… — David James Club Copy Share Image
The very idea that women should not be influential beyond backroom roles is archaic: you can wash my kit but don't you… — David James Beyond Copy Share Image
Certain clubs demand a written request from their players to take part in potentially dangerous activities, but as a general rule you… — David James Dangerous Copy Share Image
It seems that if you're an English manager wanting to make it in the Premier League you either gain your team promotion… — David James Club Copy Share Image
Penalties are paradoxical things. If you give away a penalty and don't save it, it's your own terrible mistake, but at least… — David James Defender Copy Share Image
There's many a pundit out there who will chuck out a cliche here, a cliche there and don't really analyse what's going… — David James Cliche Copy Share Image
There are positives to players being shipped out. There are always young players in the dressing room thinking: 'Great! I really hope… — David James Chance Copy Share Image
I remember Chris Kirkland driving a really small car at Coventry when he made the first team, because the insurance premium for… — David James Car Copy Share Image
I had been quite happy and content working in Asia. I've got a lot of friends out there and loved travelling. — David James Asia Copy Share Image
People think you must be crackers if you've got a psychologist but psychology is part of the building bricks to make a… — David James Athlete Copy Share Image
Contrary to what some people might think, most footballers don't know much about their team-mates' transfers. — David James About Copy Share Image
Just because footballers earn a lot, it does not follow that they should be expected to divvy it up to everyone who… — David James Earn Copy Share Image
Footballers rely on a healthy banking industry. Our careers are short and what we put away during our playing days is relied… — David James Banking Copy Share Image
The disappointment I've had in losing two Cup finals will never be taken away. — David James Cup finals Copy Share Image
Football is a force for good so why don't more men's clubs become genuine community clubs and serve their communities regardless of… — David James Community Copy Share Image
They say you should never mix sport and politics, but Barack Obama may just prove to be the first leader with a… — David James Barack obama Copy Share Image
I struggle with the racist issue in football because as a player I don't see it. That's not because I've got my… — David James Believe Copy Share Image
I signed a boot contract thinking boots didn't matter that much for a goalie so long as they fitted. How wrong could… — David James Boots Copy Share Image
Is it morally right to be pushing football careers to 11-year-olds? I still wince every time a parent comes up to me… — David James Academy Copy Share Image
When I left Watford - where I had several goalkeeping coaches - to join Liverpool, I had to ask Graeme Souness to… — David James Coach Copy Share Image
If you want to go on a coaching course to become a manager then give yourself a chance. If you don't want… — David James Chance Copy Share Image
