At Ajax, we have a certain philosophy that is sometimes more important than winning - the development of players. Edwin van der Sar More Quotes by Edwin van der Sar More Quotes From Edwin van der Sar It is not always easy for a young player to come through at the club level, because all the clubs are able to buy for 20 million or 30 million and it is hard for young English talent to come through and to get recognition and be able to be part of the squad or start playing. Edwin van der Sar squad levels player I don't know why we aren't scoring as we're keeping clean sheets. Edwin van der Sar sheets clean football When I was in Dutch and Italian football, a lot of people looked at Manchester United, and when they were asked who was the best player, a lot of them said Paul Scholes. Much of what he did looked simple, but actually it was quite hard. Invariably he controlled the ball instantly and passed it straight on, keeping the game moving. He made inch-perfect passes across the pitch; he saw the gaps and could play the ball through them. So it didn't surprise me that so many top-class international footballers recognized his quality. Edwin van der Sar simple football moving It's always best if you can leave with a good memory. Edwin van der Sar memory best good you You hope to bring your 'A Game' to any game, and of course you do in a final. You hope to bring experience, fitness, communication skills, motivational skills. Edwin van der Sar you communication hope motivational As a goalkeeper, you always expect every team to give you nightmares. Edwin van der Sar goalkeeper you always team You want to build your own team for the highest level, and that happens more with teams that stay together. Edwin van der Sar your you team together It is almost impossible to orchestrate the farewell you desire. That is something only a few people manage to do. Edwin van der Sar you impossible desire people Every flaw you have or lapse of concentration can cost you a goal, so you have to be on your toes every minute of the game. Edwin van der Sar your game you concentration You don't need only your strikers. You need your defenders to be on top of their game. You need a midfield to work hard and track back, and I suppose you need a goalkeeper who makes saves once in a while. Edwin van der Sar work-hard game you work Ajax has always been about homegrown players developed in a small country. Edwin van der Sar players small always country Of course that's Ajax development, giving young players a chance. Edwin van der Sar development chance young giving Nothing can replicate the thrill of making a great save at an away ground, or hearing your own fans cheering you, or the atmosphere when you score a goal or win a big game. Edwin van der Sar game great win you Running a marathon is unlike anything I have done. You can recall all those bad weights sessions or the work you had to do in pre-season, but marathon running is worse than any of it, probably the hardest thing I have had to do in my entire life. Edwin van der Sar bad you work life I'm not going back to Amsterdam, though it would be very comfortable there with Frank de Boer, Danny Blind, and Dennis Bergkamp. When I left 12 years ago, I said I would return, but I did not know then what great years I would have with Manchester United. I might occasionally visit training with them, but I will not be going regularly. Edwin van der Sar great know training blind It's hard to put your faith in youngsters, but Ajax have always done that. Edwin van der Sar your always done faith I know I'm a good goalkeeper. Edwin van der Sar goalkeeper good know I would like Ajax to be people's favourite second team. Like in Spain, if you are a Real Madrid fan, then you can't be a Barcelona supporter. It's the same in Italy. But you can be an Ajax fan. Edwin van der Sar you team real people I'm just not very rock n' roll. Edwin van der Sar roll rock very just The Dutch league is not one of the strongest five leagues in the world, or even Europe, and that's why it is difficult to maintain. Edwin van der Sar why difficult europe world
