Quotes by Graham Taylor

“In football, time and space are the same thing.”

“Being an ex-England manager, one that failed to qualify for the World Cup, is like being a dead politician.”

“If youre looking for a true professional then you certainly have that in Alec, ... Quite simply he was one of the best signings I made in terms of value for money.”

“Hes not flashy, he only makes saves that are necessary and thats the hallmark of a very good goalkeeper. Hes a terrific team player, and has been a great ambassador for Watford too.”

“It would be very much harder to win it without him. One of the criteria for most of the past World Cup winners is that they possess a special player. You know, you have a Maradona, you have a Pele, and, in Rooney, England have that special player coming into 2006 in Germany.”

“Everyone talks about his height as though thats all there is to him. But hes a very good player. Look at his touch, look at his passing, look at his control”

“Everyone talks about his height as if thats all there is to him but I can assure everyone hes very good technically. Look at his touch”

“His height is something hes lived with all his life and its his main feature but hes got great feet,”

“Mikes first priority is protecting the resource, but he doesnt hesitate to fold in peoples needs and comments.”

“His plate is full and then some. Hes not adverse to getting involved in any issue, but he sometimes spreads himself too thin.”

To be really happy, we must throw our hearts over the bar and hope that our bodies will follow.

In football, time and space are the same thing.

Shearer could be at 100 per cent fitness, but not peak fitness.