Matt Le Tissier

I've spoken to referees from my era who have openly admitted they were influenced by Sir Alex Ferguson when they were refereeing…

— Matt Le Tissier

I'm 28 now. I've played 10 seasons in the top division, scored 170 goals in 400 games, and still I'm having to…

— Matt Le Tissier

I always sidefooted the ball as I wanted to keep the accuracy on it but I was quite fortunate that I could…

— Matt Le Tissier

I'd like to think I can put myself in positions where I can get the odd half-chance to score, that's what I…

— Matt Le Tissier

No, I've never had any interest in coaching, probably because I hated being told what to do when I was a player…

— Matt Le Tissier

One of the things people don't appreciate is the mental side of things. The taker has to want to be there. He…

— Matt Le Tissier

It annoys me a great deal when people accuse me of not having any ambition because I've stayed at Southampton all these…

— Matt Le Tissier

I think it has to do with the English mentality, we've always been wary of people with talent, we prefer people who…

— Matt Le Tissier

When I was a kid I wanted to play in the First Division and I wanted to play for England. I achieved…

— Matt Le Tissier

I knew I could play and I thought I could get away without working particularly hard because I could do stuff that…

— Matt Le Tissier

I only ever had two options when taking a penalty. It was either going to the left-hand side or the right.

— Matt Le Tissier

All I've ever wanted to do was to play for England. That ambition hasn't changed.

— Matt Le Tissier

I enjoy sitting beside Paul Merson every Saturday and listening to his unique pronunciation of foreign names. That really tickles me.

— Matt Le Tissier

I used to visualise the stadium erupting as the ball hit the back of the net. I erased all negative thoughts from…

— Matt Le Tissier

But I can tell you that my favourite singer is Shania Twain and my favourite band is Lonestar.

— Matt Le Tissier

I ended up getting sent off at The Dell against Liverpool for two bookable offences. I think that was the lowest point…

— Matt Le Tissier

The most important thing about being on a football pitch is having options. That's what makes players look good. If you get…

— Matt Le Tissier