Top 75 Quotes & Sayings by Ashley Cole - Page 2

I don't look too far ahead, to be honest.

I never think I want to go to another World Cup just to be in the record books again and play in six tournaments or four World Cups. If I am lucky enough to go, I want to go there to fight for my place and win something in an England shirt.

When you're growing up and thinking about being a footballer, you want to make as many caps and play as many games as you can.

As players, whenever the manager gets the sack, you have to look in the mirror and say it's not always the manager. It's down to the players.

I wanted to stay at Chelsea because we are always fighting and challenging for trophies. That desire and the will to want to win things have not gone.

I have been able to fulfil nearly all my ambitions at Chelsea. I have won the Champions League, the League, I have won FA Cups here, but you don't want to stop winning trophies, and being at a big club, you are always fighting to win a trophy.

I just love football. I've always enjoyed doing it - being outside with my mates, getting really muddy and dirty and smelly. It's something I always loved.

In football, you can't always have it your own way. You can't always have the good times. You are going to have bad spells and periods when you are not playing well. It is something I have to deal with. I have learnt to deal with it.

I'm so lucky to have had the career I've had and play with so many amazing players.

I came to AS Roma to play in the Champions League

My worst fears were confirmed as Thierry and I sat in the centre circle after the final whistle. His name was sung from the rooftops, while my contribution was recognised by a deafening silence. It was like I was the invisible man

When I heard Jonathan [Cole's agent] repeat the figure of £55k-a-week, I nearly swerved off the road. 'He is taking the p**s, Jonathan!' I yelled down the phone. I was so incensed. I was trembling with anger. I couldn't believe what I'd heard.

I don't think players care too much about stats and statistics.

I'd Love to be captain of Arsenal for even just one day.

Referees and linesmen are killing teams.