Around the world Quote by Geoffrey Boycott

I was not a political animal; I could not toady up to the committee men, pour drinks down their necks at the bar, and…

— Geoffrey Boycott

I played football for Leeds United under-18s, but at 17 my eyes started to go and I had to wear glasses. The football had…

— Geoffrey Boycott

I usually tried to stay in the net for 45 minutes, half an hour longer than most batsmen would stick at the county nets.…

— Geoffrey Boycott

Until you've had depression I don't think you're qualified to talk about it.

— Geoffrey Boycott

A lot of wasted energy in my life has been spent on sorting out problems and issues at Yorkshire cricket. Of course, I know…

— Geoffrey Boycott

I agree that my single-minded approach was a failing in life, but if I upset people, it was never intentional - it was just…

— Geoffrey Boycott

During the time I didn't play for England, they were losing Test matches, and the Yorkshire committee were telling me that I should be…

— Geoffrey Boycott

“The Aussies have spent so much time basking in the glory of the last generation that they have forgotten to plan for this one.…

— Geoffrey Boycott

We've got to get the public back into watching Test matches - speeding up the game with innovation is one way forward.

— Geoffrey Boycott

I think England will win a Test. My concern is Australia will probably win two.

— Geoffrey Boycott

Since I had cancer I've realised that every day is a bonus.

— Geoffrey Boycott

I've known people with exceptional talent - and some have wasted it. Ambition spurs a man on.

— Geoffrey Boycott