Ian Rush quotes

Ian Rush is a Welsh former professional footballer, widely regarded as one of Liverpool FC’s greatest ever goal scorers. His prolific finishing and instinct in front of goal made him a legend in both the English and international football scenes. He remains the all-time leading goal scorer for Liverpool and a respected figure in the sport. Here are 10 of his quotes:

Playing in Italy was like being in a foreign country.

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

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

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People say you should go out at the top but I was enjoying my football so much. Robbie Fowler's exactly the same: he's not playing for money any more, he's playing for enjoyment. Why go out at the top if it's going to make you miserable? I just wanted to play as long as I could.

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Even all the top players going to Europe to play helps soccer in America, as do all the MLS players like Beckham and all that, they're trying to promote it. At the end of the day it's about getting the younger generation interested at an early age so most of them will move on and play.

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I like the Stereophonics. I know the lead singer, Kelly Jones, and theres the Welsh connection.

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I love horse racing, I play golf, and I love travelling.

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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.

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

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