Howard Wilkinson Quotes

The chairmen of the largest companies in the world can cancel an appointment or move a board meeting; a manager cannot change the date of a game. In the combined 42 years that Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger have managed in English football, I can only remember one occasion when Sir Alex did not attend a Manchester United game.

- Howard Wilkinson

Gary Speed was honourable, trustworthy and a joy to manage. He was honest, he was a role model and he was a great bloke. An avid learner, he recognised responsibility and he was always fully committed.

- Howard Wilkinson

Managers are obsessed with the game. It's very, very difficult, if not impossible, to live a balanced lifestyle.

- Howard Wilkinson

I am a firm believer that if you score one goal the other team have to score two to win.

- Howard Wilkinson

You can go to the pictures or read a book, but football constantly comes back into your mind. It's not a job, it's a life. It takes up your time, thoughts and energy and it can damage relationships with those around you.

- Howard Wilkinson