Gordon Strachan Quotes

Gordon Strachan — Scottish Athlete born on February 09, 1957,

Gordon David Strachan /ˈɡɔrdən ˈdeɪvɪd ˈstrɑːxən/ OBE is a Scottish football manager and former player. Strachan is the manager of the Scotland national team... (wikipedia)

Sometimes to go forward you've got to go to the depths of your own personal despair and claw yourself back. From that point, no matter what happens, you know you can do it.

I've got more important things to think about. I've got a yogurt to finish by today, the expiry date is today.

People think I've got a problem with the press. Actually I have no problem with the press, but just like in football there are a handful who cause problems because they're disrespectful, they're lazy, and above all - and this is what really gets to me - they haven't worked hard to get there.

I think what I've actually achieved as a manager does sometimes get a bit overlooked, because all people think about is the media side of things. They tend to forget I've not done so bad.

I like to be able to control which players I'm working with. Because it doesn't matter how good a coach you are if the guys you're working with think they already know it all. You need a response, you need to feel they're trying. I want players who are always striving to improve.

Gordon Strachan Quotes

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