A Quote by J. B. Bickerstaff

Any good defensive team has a strong anchor, because he cleans up mistakes. — © J. B. Bickerstaff
Any good defensive team has a strong anchor, because he cleans up mistakes.
I want to play for a team that has a strong defensive reputation. One that relies on a system and where assists are valued. And a team that needs what I do - making other guys better, leading a team, being a defensive stopper every night. I want to be a good fit.
The most overrated thing is that you're a good defensive team because of your coaching. No. You're a good defensive team because you care and because it's important to you.
I don't say we are a defensive team. I say we are a strong team in defensive terms, but at the same time lacking sufficient fluidity in attack because that will take time to come.
The difference between a good defensive team and a bad defensive team is as little as three possessions
A collection of strong-minded individuals who have learned how to dismiss mistakes, disappointments and problems in their personal life make up a strong team. If the majority of the team have that then, as a unit, you are almost impossible to beat.
I think when you're a very good defensive team - it's very rare a team wins a championship when you're not a very good defensive team.
I come from a Napoli team who scored 104 goals. Do you think I'm going to be hyper-defensive with Real Madrid? A team that creates chances and is great in possession is not defensive.
It's important for us, if we're going to be a good team, to be a good defensive team in the fourth quarter.
You have to win games by scoring points, of course, so that's important. But when you're having nights against a good defensive team, you have to win in a different manner. You have to win a defensive-type game.
For every team in the playoffs, their defensive intensity, their defensive attention to detail just becomes greater.
The role of a goalkeeper in Pep's team is like the 11th outfield player on the pitch, in terms of the build-up, the pressing. I think it's more difficult. There is a bigger responsibility because you can't afford to make any mistakes. If you do, it probably ends in an opposition goal.
I don't mind being the older guy that has to sacrifice and be the defensive anchor.
The team that makes the most mistakes usually wins, because doers make mistakes
I think it's very important to have a good defensive team.
I cherished every moment with the national team - the good ones and the bad ones - because you learn from your mistakes.
When I was in Germany I never played like this, so defensive - almost a left-back, but that is good for me because defensive work was something I missed in Germany.
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