Switzerland Quotes

Here in the Premier League, you have to give 100 per cent for the whole 90 minutes. It's not like after 70 minutes you can say, 'We're 2-0 up, so let's have some fun now' - that doesn't happen in the Premier League.
I am a regular for one of the biggest clubs in Europe, and I want to progress still further.
I am a very simple man. I love normality, and I love normal people. I love to eat normal food. It's how I grew up.
I am in an outstanding city, an outstanding club. The only thing that Arsenal has been missing is a league title.
I am still young; I am still fresh, and I want more.
I can't stand people who are backward. I am honest, straightforward. I don't like to pretend. And I will not change either.
I compliment Kramer perfectly. We both put in a lot of legwork, win many balls, and we're comfortable with the ball at our feet. We also talk a lot both off and on the pitch.
I don't mind being criticised, because I am not that easy to knock down, and no-one can destroy me. But I am bothered by the stupid people who call me dirty, brainless, and an idiot. You don't say words like these to someone who you know nothing about.
I don't think Gladbach are on the same level as Arsenal.
I guess I'd say I'm quite an aggressive player. Fair but aggressive, someone who likes the tough stuff.
I have a good relationship with the Albanian fans. But when you are called a traitor - that is such a harsh word. Most of the Albanian fans respect me. But 'traitor' is unacceptable considering the background of my family.
I have learned one thing in my life: If I put too much pressure on myself, then everything goes wrong.
I have never had any contact with Bayern Munich, let alone have agreed personal terms.
I heard my new team-mates saying, 'We have got to hope that we don't go down.' I thought to myself, 'What kind of a mentality is that?'
I knew before I arrived that the pressure at a club that challenges for the title grows quickly. The season is long; we'll become stronger with every game.
I know I've made mistakes, and sometimes I've talked about things too openly or directly. That wasn't good, and I've learned from that.
I know that there are coaches in the Bundesliga that have said in team meetings, 'Provoke Xhaka; he will eventually go ballistic.' I think that is sad. That, in my view, has nothing to do with football.
I like to play football. I'm an aggressive player and also a leader.
I never hesitate to go into a tackle, and I don't go onto the pitch to pull out of a challenge.
I never used to be taken seriously as a Swiss person.
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Al McGuire
Profession
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BirthDate
07 September, 1928
DeathDate
26 January, 2001
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