Dad Quote by Peter Crouch

My father was a big influence. He kept telling me to pursue football, always. He always encouraged me and my brother.

— Riyad Mahrez

When I was seven, my father took me to a school called 3 de Noviembre football club. It all started there. I honed my…

— Miguel Almiron

I believe I had an unbelievable career. Because there are so many kids who will never get the opportunities I had with more footballing…

— Robbie Savage

My dad was a huge influence on me. He taught me how to play and a lot about the game. He was very passionate…

— Mike Budenholzer

My main influence was my father. He was a great high school coach. I thought one day, if I got lucky, I could be…

— Kelvin Sampson

My dad was a professional footballer before I was alive. When I was growing up, he was the one who coached and mentored me…

— Daniel Sturridge

I'd probably be working with my dad if I wasn't a footballer. He used to be a gardener. I think that's why there was…

— Ben White

I have always been very good at being able to structure my time. My mother had a huge influence on me. My dad was…

— Sebastian Coe

I discovered John Fante when I was 17 years old - strangely, not through Charles Bukowski, but through William Saroyan, who was his drinking buddy.

— Jonathan Evison

My coaching career started at the age of 19, senior football then at 25. In Germany at that time, it was almost impossible to…

— Ralf Rangnick

My dad had a huge influence on my career.

— Mick Schumacher

My coach, Robert Allen, helped me a lot. He had more influence on my growth as a player than anyone else.

— LaMarcus Aldridge