6 Quotes & Sayings By Peter Shilton

The first goalkeeper to be given the distinction of being England’s greatest player, Peter Shilton was a winner of five League titles, three FA Cups and two European Championships. In addition to his achievements as a goalkeeper, he also captained his country 44 times and scored 46 goals. In 2001, he was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame.

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As a goalkeeper you need to be good at organising the people in front of you and motivating them. You need to see what's going on and react to the threats. Just like a good manager in business. Peter Shilton
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The money is in a different league these days, of course, but I have special memories of the 60s and 70s which players today don't have. There wasn't the same celebrity attitude and media exposure. We had a bit more freedom. Peter Shilton
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When you talk about obesity, there's so many things that can cause that. It can be a medical thing, or down to the individual. There's a lot of other things involved than eating a Mars bar. Peter Shilton
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I'm still very professional about my fitness. I stay in trim as I always did. Peter Shilton
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There are similarities between business and sport, in the pressures involved and in the fitness aspect too. Peter Shilton