I think, in a tournament, things are always a little more exciting. — Karen Bardsley Always Copy Share Image
I am fortunate that I have a good support network who I felt I could say, 'Hey, I need to find out… — Karen Bardsley Find Copy Share Image
It's a goalkeeper's job. There's so many times you're doing nothing for 89, 90 minutes, and then there's a split-second moment. It's… — Karen Bardsley Battles Copy Share Image
I grew up watching Mia Hamm, Brandi Chastain, watching them achieve. — Karen Bardsley Achieve Copy Share Image
Anyone that plays knows football is up and down. As much as you want to, you can't control everything. You take what… — Karen Bardsley Control Copy Share Image
You take the opportunities when you get them, and you try to see if there's any cues the opposition gives you, but… — Karen Bardsley More Copy Share Image
As a keeper, you have to understand that your job is black and white: you make a save, or you don't; you… — Karen Bardsley Black and white Copy Share Image
Everybody wants to score. It's a great feeling. But making saves is a great feeling as well. — Karen Bardsley Everybody Copy Share Image
Female goalkeepers are seen as equals in academies now. We're trying to set a good example for the younger boys so they're… — Karen Bardsley Goals Copy Share Image
I trained with some great keepers at college, alongside full-grown men, and it helped me 100%. — Karen Bardsley College Copy Share Image
Every minute I'm on the field, I'm out there playing for my team, and the success of our team is what is… — Karen Bardsley Important Copy Share Image
As a result of my upbringing, I was interested in reconnecting with my family and making them proud. Therefore, this emotional connection… — Karen Bardsley Connection Copy Share Image
I've seen my share of bad goalkeeping, and I've had my moments. But I've seen some excellent goalkeeping as well. — Karen Bardsley Bad Copy Share Image
One of my core values is that credit should be due, wherever it is needed. — Karen Bardsley Core values Copy Share Image
I don't think there's any reason why girl goalkeepers cannot train alongside the boys in academies. We have done it in the… — Karen Bardsley Girl Copy Share Image
I think the work ethic will take me wherever I want to go in life. It's my mindset that determines how, when,… — Karen Bardsley Life Copy Share Image
There were some coaches, some teammates, some sports psychology people who I could trust and rely on. They were very important to… — Karen Bardsley Control Copy Share Image
The only technical difference you will find is, if you are keeping goal as a male, they will play a bit further… — Karen Bardsley Find Copy Share Image
That's what tournament football's all about. It's about finding your feet in the first game, finding what works, and gaining confidence. — Karen Bardsley Confidence Copy Share Image
Road wins are critical, and it's huge for you as a team when you can pick up three points on the road. — Karen Bardsley Critical Copy Share Image
