Ian Rush Quotes & Sayings

“And the things that we fear are a weapon to be held against us.”

“I couldn't settle in Italy - it was like living in a foreign country.”

“I realised I'd been spoiled at Liverpool. We were used to winning. In Italy I grew up as a person. I didn't enjoy the football, mind. It was very defensive, but I became a better player because of the work I had to do around the box. Off the pitch, I learned about what to eat and what to drink to be successful, and I learned about life.”

“There are a lot of famous comedians from Liverpool, then obviously the Beatles, and the football club. That's what people in Liverpool are passionate about.”

“Moving from Wales to Italy is like moving to a different country.”

“You've got to have a dream... if you don't have any big dreams, nothing happens.”

“I've got a place in Portugal, which I like very much, but I've just been working in Malaysia for five weeks. My family had a chance to come over and we really loved it, particularly the island of Pangkor.”

“I've got tremendous respect for different cultures, for the food and everything.”

“I was so shy when I was younger. When I first went to Liverpool I didn't say a word for a year.”

“I like the Stereophonics. I know the lead singer, Kelly Jones, and there's the Welsh connection.”