Dimitar Berbatov Quotes

I still take it seriously, but once I go out there I think I've got more relaxed and I think it shows.

The key is not being overconfident. You should not think that because I'm a top-ranked player, I will win this game. You have to be focused.

Being relaxed allowed me to fight the way I'm capable of fighting.

You can see players do things in training that aren't a problem but they can't in a game situation. You have to work on it, relax and be brave.

I feel like if I play my game then I can beat anyone on my day, so there's no pressure.

If I'm thinking about a particular injury, then I'm already a step behind. If I'm so gun shy in the pocket and not worried about the receivers that are open down field, something's going to happen that's not going to get the job done. So my main focus is having confidence in myself knowing that I'm able to be myself when I'm out there.

I'm the type of skater that needs to stay upbeat and relaxed, open, because if I stay quiet, I get in my head, and then I start to think too much and start to doubt.

Raymond Floyd. The man knows how to control situations. He was experienced. He didn't let me get overly excited; he kept me in check. It allowed me to free myself up, and I played really well with him.

The key to winning is poise under stress.

When you see people who are really good at game shows, the one common attribute is a cool head under pressure: an ability to perform as well in the studio, surrounded by lights and noise, as you do on your couch.

The ability to manage your emotions and remain calm under pressure has a direct link to your performance.

I don't get nervous in any situation. There's no such thing as nerves when you're playing games.

I stopped thinking too much about what could happen and relied on my physical and mental strength to play the right shots at the right time.

When I got to match point in the final I was afraid I'd be a little nervous, but I just said, You have to stay focused, just think about what you have to do.

I used to be tense or nervous before heats. But I've learned to get rid of the negative stuff and just stay relaxed and positive - and it seems to be working for me.

I do really well under pressure.

I never rush myself. See, they can't start the game without me.

I'm one that doesn't let the pressure or any of the outside kind of scrutiny, all those things, really get to me.

As a goalkeeper, you've got to have mental toughness, and that's one thing I'm good at.

The more prepared I am, the calmer I will be.

When you get 10-15 minutes, you can't be sad or angry with the coach. You just have to play your game and do your best. That is in my mind always.

My approach to games is much better and I am going into games with the right preparation and I am more relaxed, rather than thinking about things too much.

We try not to let pressure get into our heads and play the way we usually do.

I know my talents well - I know my head well - so when I go onto the pitch, I know perfectly what I have to do.

I don't need to concentrate or meditate before a fight. I'm the kind of guy who'll be having a laugh in the dressing room 10 minutes before the fight - that's me.