40 ordspråk av John Toshack
John Toshack
Although we cannot qualify for Germany, it is an important year as regards transition and building up a new group of players. We've had a lot of players retired and we've got to push our young players through now,
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Although we lacked a little bit in quality, we did go all the way to the final whistle looking to try and get that goal. I was pleased with that.
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As a Welshman I share the view that we want to beat England to dent their chances of qualifying, but then again I want to do the same thing to Poland next week,
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As a Welshman I share the view that we want to beat England to dent their chances of qualifying, but then again I want to do the same thing to Poland next week.
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England have a lot of quality in a lot of areas, particularly midfield. But they have still got to prove that they can be one of the top six. Against 60 per cent of sides, some of the things they did against us they'll be OK with. But against the top four or five sides they may just have to have a re-think.
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He's an exceptional talent, a truly exceptional talent,
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He's played every game for Manchester City this season including two hours at Doncaster,
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I should advise anyone coming up to the match to come early and not leave until the end, otherwise they might miss something.
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I think it's the right time for me - personally I think football management is about timing and being in the right place at the right time.
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I will now not see these players for about four months so there is no point in not saying how I feel. I have never been one for avoiding the issue,
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I've been very fortunate and privileged as a player and manager - I've been successful and picked up a lot of knowledge and experience,
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If you look at the goals he scored, including the best move of the match, it's a perfect example for any youngster to follow,
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It has been hard for some of them, stepping up from the lower divisions where they are playing a lot more games, is tough.
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It is a time I feel most vulnerable because of the decisions I have to make regarding the long-term future of this project. I know I have the experience to do better and I know I must do better.
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It was always going to be hard but it may even be a bit harder now.
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