Troy Brown Quotes

There are many stages, but the first step is an absolute given - the fans want blood, sweat and tears for the badge. That is no different in any workplace.

When you do what you're supposed to do and don't complain much, I think the fans, media, players and front office appreciate and respect that.

To wear this shirt, especially with the West Ham badge on it - it takes an honest player, hard-working, a player that leaves everything on the pitch and plays for the crest on the shirt.

I think all of us are thankful every day we get to put this uniform on, and we play this game. So try not to take any days for granted. Every time you take the field, give a hundred percent and leave it all out there.

Players need to come in and not take the opportunity for granted and really work hard at the game and make sure it's a team game, it's not a selfish thing. If players have those qualities - they work hard, they're selfless, they put the team before them - I have no issues with them.

Love me or hate me, I hope the WWE Universe can respect that night in and night out, I've given it my all.

I lived to play basketball. Growing up as a kid, Bill Russell and the Boston Celtics were my favorite team. The way they played, the teamwork, the sacrifice, the commitment, the joy, the camaraderie, the relationship with the fans.

Football is like life - it requires perseverance, self-denial, hard work, sacrifice, dedication and respect for authority.

Playing the game, representing the team, giving my all and never letting go has meant everything to me.

Even more than results, it matters that the players give everything for their shirt, and if they do that whether they're relegated or not, the fans are ready to applaud.

That's the only way I know how to play - dedicating yourself to the game, to the city, to the fans.

I'm just trying to do my job and my part to make this a team that people respect.

I play hard for my ballclub. Whatever uniform I put on, I'm going to bleed and die.

I got a lot of the greatest values in life from playing sports, from playing football - teamwork, sportsmanship, my work ethic, resiliency, dedication - I got it all by being on a team.

Everyone has an affection for the club where you played in your youth; that's normal. But loyalty to it? Loyalty is staying at the club. Affection is different. The important thing is that when you're there, you give it your all, respect the rules and respect the club, and try to be the best you can be. That's fair enough.

It was not easy, but I think Girls' Generation members showed each other a lot of sacrifice, dedication, and responsibility.

As long as my guys are out there and doing what I'm asking, and they're giving their best, I don't think anybody can ask for much more than that.

The bottom line is, I want us to rebound, defend, share the ball, play hard. That's all. Now if you can't do that, if that's not important enough to you, it's not on me.

All my coaches will tell you that I am a great professional.

I know guys respect work ethic, and they respect the guys that are invested and committed.

The most important thing is that everybody is professional on the pitch and gives 100 percent.

I love Evan Turner. I think he's a great teammate. I think he's a hard worker. I think he loves basketball. I don't think you can overvalue that.

It's very disappointing if a player pulls out of a squad when he's not injured and is maybe prioritising his club.

Asian players have more in common with the Bundesliga than with Italian or Spanish leagues because they are wedded to the team cause, are hard-working and disciplined.

We've been training since we were small. You definitely got to love it to be part of this family. We like to have fun. We like to work hard, and always staying out of trouble and always doing the right thing.