Supportive Crowd Quotes

It's nice to be back in front of the fans and being in Boston.

London was the Olympics that I was most nervous about. From coming into the venue and stepping on to the mat, people were supporting with 'Saori' banners and waving the Japanese flag, so even though it was London, I felt much more like fighting at home that way, which was really inspiring.

That is when the crowd really lifted me. That last 600 meters I was not running with my own legs. It was incredible.

The Gabba is not a frightening place to play.

I like the tournaments at home. The crowd is always behind you.

I always enjoyed playing around Washington, because we always have a good crowd. I've never had a bad crowd in this vicinity from here [Alexandria], up to Washington and on to right around Baltimore. They've been some good fans.

The Town Hall Pub on a Wednesday night was just regulars anyway, so we could play whatever. Worst case scenario, it would be the same seven people who were always at the bar getting drunk, and they would be there for us. But we just told our friends and family, and they came out to support us. Then they told their friends, who told their friends, who told their friends. It was a full-on event.

It's always fun to play the hometown.

Nothing quite beats playing on home soil in front of a home crowd.

You can feel the vibes, feel the people pulling for you.

You don't want 8,000 fans booing you so you want them on your side.

Every time I hear my name chanted it has been amazing, at Old Trafford and also away because we have amazing away fans.

I've always noticed how the Fenway fans get behind the pitcher, especially late in the game if you're having a good game, or if you have two strikes on a hitter, they really start to chant and anticipate a strikeout. And that's the best part about playing in Boston and at Fenway. There are knowledgeable fans who anticipate the flow of the game and they can really help out the pitcher.

When you play at home, you want the fans behind you, and you must give them something back.

I thought there was maybe going to be some booing. I didn't know how the fans would take to me. But the reception from the England fans has been top class. They have taken me in.

You know, it doesn't happen that often that you have the crowd support behind you straightaway from the beginning of the match.

Courage, garrulousness and the mob are on our side. What more do we want?

When you are playing in front of your own crowd, you want them to support you.

In spite of the incident, my experience in Kansas City was wonderful and I thank all the warm and supportive people, including so many veterans, who came to welcome me last night.