Defeat Quote by Steve Bruce

At Newcastle, I probably played my best football because I had a manager who believed in me.

— Jonathan Woodgate

I was going to a good club in Newcastle and working with an unbelievable manager in Bobby Robson. It was the best for Leeds,…

— James Milner

I was only one year at Newcastle, but that time there meant a lot to me. I met some great people who helped me…

— Georginio Wijnaldum

I had two great years at Sunderland and I hope that's how people remember me up there, playing well and scoring goals for them.

— Darren Bent

The spokesman at Newcastle, unfortunately, was mainly me. I had to manage the football club.

— Alan Pardew

I scored a lot of goals at Sunderland.

— Darren Bent

I'd been at Everton for more than 11 years. We'd qualified for the Champions League, got to an FA Cup final. I'd been voted…

— David Moyes

I have played at Liverpool, a special club, grown as a player and won titles.

— Xabi Alonso

I had a great manager in Jose Mourinho, who really helped me. He was always there when I needed him.

— Mesut Ozil

I went to West Ham and I had a manager that played me out of position. To be honest with you it was very…

— Robert Snodgrass

I've loved my time at Sunderland. It's benefited me so much, as I've just gained invaluable experience playing week-in, week-out in the Premier League…

— Danny Welbeck

I had many years, many successful years playing under Sir Alex Ferguson. I wouldn't be in the position I am today if it wasn't…

— David Beckham