When I was 11 I never thought about a career in football, I just loved playing. — David James Copy Share Image
Back in 1984 I worked my socks off cutting grass to save 34, an astronomical amount of money at the time, for… — David James Copy Share Image
I liked Reykjavik as a city and though the island of Vestmannajyaer is completely different, I've fallen in love with the place. — David James City Copy Share Image
Do goalkeepers get nervous about the dreaded spot-kick? I don't, not any more. — David James Copy Share Image
A racist will be a racist and football is a cross-section of the male population of society. — David James Football 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
At even the youngest age level, football is becoming a factory production line. — David James Age Copy Share Image
Football shouldn't be about kids becoming superstars, it should just be about having fun. — David James Copy Share Image
Derby games are about more than points in the league, or cup victories, they are about bragging rights that extend well beyond… — David James 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 Copy Share Image
For a goalkeeper football is very black and white. Whereas an outfield player can risk a bad pass and expect to be… — David James Copy Share Image
“And being brave doesn’t always mean you need to fight to win your battles; there are different kinds of strengths. Sometimes bravery… — David James Brave Copy Share Image
When you're under pressure and you're getting hammered by the media, it is a burden. It's the opinions that get you, and… — David James Burden 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 Copy Share Image
When I was a kid I read Bob Wilson's autobiography. After every match, Bob's dad used to ask him: 'Did you enjoy… — David James Advice Copy Share Image
In the past we have had managers who have muddled communication. With Mr Capello you know exactly what you're dealing with down… — David James Communication Copy Share Image
The Merseyside derby is certainly not obsolete, a fixture that divides families across the city cannot be ignored and the atmosphere is… — David James City Copy Share Image
The loyalty of football supporters is extraordinary and testament to the game's power. — David James Football Copy Share Image
Football should be a game for all, so why are football magazines in the 'men's lifestyle' section of the news stands? — David James Football Copy Share Image
I don't understand why women get upset when you compare them to one of the monkeys from Planet of the Apes, even… — David James Apes Copy Share Image
It's easy to get carried away with results, good and bad, but you've got to keep it in context. — David James Copy Share Image
Appearance records are pretty special. Mine means a lot to me, not only because I love stats, but because it shows that… — David James Copy Share Image
“Our entire lives are wars, our very breaths little fights with our fears and ambitions.” — David James Fear Copy Share Image
If top players don't always have their injuries scanned, then a club will be even less likely to spend 400 on an… — David James Copy Share Image
My own coaching experience has been a real eye opener. One of the first things that hit me was my entrenched goalkeeper's… — David James Coaching Copy Share Image
Money has changed how players think about what to do when they stop playing. — David James 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 Copy Share Image
Footballers have been groaning about media pundits for as long as I can remember. — David James Copy Share Image
I have always reflected on goals conceded throughout my career - win, lose or draw, there is always thinking to be done. — David James Career Copy Share Image
You get footballers in adverts lying through their teeth to say that their boot is the best ever. And all the kids,… — David James 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
The disappointment I've had in losing two Cup finals will never be taken away. — David James Cup finals Copy Share Image
In the past, I have suggested footballers should have some kind of performance-related pay - which didn't go down too well with… — David James Football Copy Share Image
Yes, we want young footballers to develop their skills, but we also want them to have a childhood and enjoy the game. — David James Childhood Copy Share Image
I can honestly say that relegation is the single most traumatic experience you can have in a football career. — David James Career Copy Share Image
It would be foolish to think that 22, 23 individuals in a group are going to get on famously; there are rifts everywhere. — David James Copy Share Image
Derby games are the fixtures you always look out for at the beginning of the season and I believe every city needs… — David James Copy Share Image
In the history of the Premier League some of the most notable managerial departures have been English. — David James Copy Share Image
Even if you did want to rely solely on stats to run your team, how accurate is the information if it is… — David James Accurate information Copy Share Image
The stars above Italian clubs' badges shows you how many times they have won the Gazetta. — David James Copy Share Image
