Howard Wilkinson Quotes

• There’s only two types of manager. Those who’ve been sacked and those who will be sacked in then future

  Howard Wilkinson

  Two, Type, Managers

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• I'm a firm believer that if the other side scores first, you have to score twice to win.

  Howard Wilkinson

  Football, Winning, Firsts

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• As one door closes, another one shuts.

  Howard Wilkinson

  Football, Doors

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• If you hire people who are smarter than you, maybe you are showing that you are a little bit smarter than them.

  Howard Wilkinson

  People, Littles, Smarter

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• If they hadn't scored, we would've won.

  Howard Wilkinson

  Soccer, Ifs

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• Gary Speed was honourable, trustworthy and a joy to manage. He was honest, he was a role model and he was a great bloke. An avid learner, he recognised responsibility and he was always fully committed.

  Howard Wilkinson

  Responsibility, Avid, Role Models

  "Howard Wilkinson on Gary Speed: 'He leaves a huge, huge void'" by Howard Wilkinson, www.theguardian.com. November 27, 2011.

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• I think if they hadn't scored, we might have got a better result.

  Howard Wilkinson

  Football, Thinking, Might

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• It's like being on Death Row in an American jail. You are waiting for the door handle to turn, not knowing whether it's a reprieve or just your final breakfast before being executed.

  Howard Wilkinson

  Doors, Knowing, Jail

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• Zinedine Zidane could be a champion sumo wrestler. He can run like a crab or a gazelle.

  Howard Wilkinson

  Running, Zidane, Champion

  "The forgotten winners Sir Alex Ferguson left behind" by Rob Bagchi, www.theguardian.com. September 27, 2011.

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• Once Tony Daley opens his legs you've got a problem.

  Howard Wilkinson

  Legs, Problem

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• Managers are obsessed with the game. It's very, very difficult, if not impossible, to live a balanced lifestyle.

  Howard Wilkinson

  Games, Impossible, Lifestyle

  "Howard Wilkinson's LMA survey reveals depth of managers' dedication" by Louise Taylor, www.theguardian.com. November 20, 2012.

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• The chairmen of the largest companies in the world can cancel an appointment or move a board meeting; a manager cannot change the date of a game. In the combined 42 years that Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger have managed in English football, I can only remember one occasion when Sir Alex did not attend a Manchester United game.

  Howard Wilkinson

  Football, Moving, Years

  "Howard Wilkinson's LMA survey reveals depth of managers' dedication" by Louise Taylor, www.theguardian.com. November 20, 2012.

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• You can go to the pictures or read a book, but football constantly comes back into your mind. It's not a job, it's a life. It takes up your time, thoughts and energy and it can damage relationships with those around you.

  Howard Wilkinson

  Football, Jobs, Book

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