Gary Speed quotes

Gary Speed was a Welsh professional footballer and manager, renowned for his versatility and leadership on the field. A record-breaking Premier League appearance holder, he played for clubs such as Leeds United, Everton, and Newcastle United. He later gained respect as the manager of the Welsh national team, inspiring a new era in Welsh football. Here are 6 of his quotes:

A lot of people still disregard something like yoga. I would have as a young player. I would have been too busy playing golf or something.

Gary Speed

I think it's unfair to criticise someone for not being Welsh, but the smaller the nation, the more patriotic you seem to be.

Gary Speed

Everybody makes mistakes, but when goalkeepers make them, it is costly. That's the nature of being a goalkeeper.

Gary Speed

Goal scoring is a recurring theme. If you aren't scoring then you aren't going to win games. That's obvious.

Gary Speed

I don't like the showy nationalism - a tattoo, wrapping yourself in a flag - that doesn't matter to me. The way to show your patriotism and commitment is to go and support or play for your team.

Gary Speed