Quotes By Jamie Redknapp

People have always thought of me as a passer of the ball, but you can't just be that these days.

I never got to the point when I felt like running away from it all.

I'm a footballer, that's my job and that's all I want to be known for.

My dad knows the business, and he tells me I've got to do what's best for me.

We need to win something for the fans because they have been patient and very understanding and we owe them.

At no point was my career under threat, so I always knew that I would get back into action.

I've been at Liverpool for eight years, and the time has come for us to start achieving.

You can't play when you're not 100% fit especially at this level.

Although my dad Harry is the manager of West Ham, we get on very well.

People ask me why I keep getting injured but I have just had to accept it is one of those things that happen.

I've had two or three injuries when with England and it's been a bit bizarre.

People always seem to be interested in my private life because I'm married to a pop star.

But I just want to be known for my football.

I'm enjoying myself this year and for once I'm not chasing my fitness.

It's important we win and because of the players we have we should win some matches in style.

In the past I've had a bad injury, and then struggled when I've got back because I've been unfit.

Sometimes, you just get a label and it sticks.

There is pressure every day as a footballer.

It's not enough just being a good passer of the ball.

I know I'm 25 now, but there's still that little lad inside me who likes his dad there to see him.

As I say, you get labelled. To stop all that, I've got to win things - that's the only way you make your mark.

I am a positive person and do not allow things to get on top of me.

Once Liverpool had asked me to sign again, there was no hesitation.

The way I am, I like to look forward instead of looking back.

I enjoy spending time at home or going out for a quiet meal in a restaurant.

I suppose it hacks me off sometimes when people go on about all the other stuff, because I have really worked hard at my game, and I've been incredibly dedicated in getting myself fit, and getting my game right.

But there's no point in looking back and saying I was unlucky.

You have to be professional and think about the future.

I haven't achieved as much as I should have done in my career.

I'm looking out for myself, but I'm looking out for my dad, too.