Graeme Le Saux quotes

Graeme Le Saux is a former English professional footballer, primarily known for his career as a left-back. He played for clubs such as Chelsea, Blackburn Rovers, and Southampton, as well as representing England at international level. He is respected for his technical ability, versatility on the field, and insightful football punditry after retirement. Here are 15 of his quotes:

In the last year my wife has noticed me struggling to get downstairs on a Sunday morning. I've two young children and football has been so good to me over the years I don't want to spoil it. (Graeme Le Saux)
Training is such a vital part of preparation for a game, you really do train to play. It tops up your ability, like sharpening a carving knife. You can get away with not doing it for a while, as long as you have reached a certain standard of fitness. View quote
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I'd very much like to create my own style as a photographer, even if it's just for myself. View quote
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We spent a lot of time on the beach when I was young so I'd also take pictures of seaweed and crabs. View quote
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What it all boils down to for me is having the enthusiasm to do something for enjoyment and being stimulated by what's around you. That's what photography does for me. View quote
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Why go now? That is the question people asked when I announced I was retiring. A combination of things made me feel it was all drawing to a natural end. View quote
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I've never put myself in the mindset that I'm actually any good at taking pictures, I just love to shoot things that catch my eye, whether it's landscapes or just my kids. View quote
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From my point of view what I have to do now is appreciate and enjoy what football gave me, but now do something else with the same energy and enthusiasm I gave to football without expecting the same results. View quote
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You need to be an adrenalin junkie when you travel with kids. View quote
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My wife Mariana is a good photographer too and, like me, she just picks up a camera and takes a picture when she sees something, rather than looking too deeply into it. View quote
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When you live by the sea, there are definite seasons when you can see the weather coming and going, which lends itself to photography. (Graeme Le Saux)
Ive had one very bad ankle injury but otherwise Ive been incredibly lucky with my fitness. Ive worked hard at it and Ive always been fit even compared to other players. That sustains you through various parts of your career, but I am 36. View quote
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So it was a hard decision but I know it is the right one. View quote
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Digital has obviously changed things a lot, but not all for the better as far as I'm concerned. Of course it's much more convenient and you're getting instant results, but to me it just lacks the finesse of a roll of film and it has a slightly superimposed feel. View quote
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The problem for me is that I've never actually studied photography, so it's quite a steep learning curve. Cameras these days do so much for you automatically but I still think there's a point where you should actually know the technical side. View quote
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Graeme Le Saux

Graeme Le Saux - Image
Photo: @cfcunofficial (Chelsea Debs) London from London, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
Occupation: English Athlete
Born: October 17, 1968
Quotes count: 15