For me, there’s nothing that beats playing. When I’m not playing, I’ll watch games on the television, watch stuff on You Tube, everything. I just live for football, love watching great players. Jermain Defoe Read Quote
When I get up in the morning, I look forward to the games and I’m just buzzing. At the end of the day, if you are nervous or scared before games, you are not going to perform. I just go out there and think, ‘If I get a chance, I’m going to score’ and that’s it. Jermain Defoe Read Quote
There is always going to be competition. When you play for a top club, you’re going to attract top players. It’s part and parcel of football. Jermain Defoe Read Quote
The best thing about football is that the rules are so simple. Anyone can play anywhere. Jermain Defoe Read Quote
When you play with good players, they will always create chances for the forwards to score. Jermain Defoe Read Quote
I want to again highlight the desperate need for us to pull together – the world over – to tackle knife crime and teach everyone how sacred a life is. Jermain Defoe Read Quote
I am doing my job and trying to win a game for my team. I shouldn’t be getting racially abused; it’s silly. Jermain Defoe Read Quote
People know what they’re getting with me. It’s part and parcel of football that people want to see new faces, but all I can do is play games, score goals and prove I can do it. My record is there for everyone to see. Jermain Defoe Read Quote