Different path Quote by Patrick Vieira

I just enjoyed playing, but I don't think I ever really thought I was going to make it to the first team until I…

— Bukayo Saka

The first part of my life, as a player, has ended but now I'm heading into an equally important part as a manager, hoping…

— Francesco Totti

I had to learn from an early age to be observant of how to fit in right away and how to make a transition…

— Drew Gooden

As a player, I had no idea whatsoever about getting a team ready for a game, what it entails.

— Mark Hughes

Everyone wants to be in the first team, but you have to accept the situation and keep working hard.

— Willy Caballero

I got to prepare more for the games. I got to be ready for better players and starting lineups, just get a bit more…

— Ivica Zubac

I just wanted to go to the right team, a team that was going to allow me to learn and come in and just…

— Collin Sexton

So, I just always try to prepare myself like I'm going to play even when I wasn't going to play. And when I wasn't…

— Gerald Green

I was a great practice player. I knew I wasn't going to play, but I wanted to do my part in helping the rest…

— Rudy Ruettiger

I wanted to be consistent in my career and not have an off year. I wanted to play well and be on top of…

— Martin Brodeur

I really thought about being on one team for my entire career, and that was really important to me.

— DeAndre Jordan

I wanted to prove people wrong who didn't think I could play at this level. I also wanted to take care of my family.…

— Jermaine O'Neal