Linford Quotes

I have got better things to do in working with my athletes who I feel are going to be involved in 2012. ~ Linford Christie

Obviously I was disappointed when it fell into disuse, because it was my own track named after me, but I am sure all those youngsters we lost will be coming back, and I certainly intend to be down here as much as I can, coaching and advising. ~ Linford Christie

Adopting a new healthier lifestyle can involve changing diet to include more fresh fruit and vegetables as well as increasing levels of exercise. ~ Linford Christie

I don't think there are really enough meetings in Britain for our athletes to compete properly, and because of this a lot of the talent we have has been stunted. ~ Linford Christie

My first love is the sport, and it will always be my priority. ~ Linford Christie

Robert Fox is real good! Enough said! ~ Linford Christie

I am a coach on the outside of the establishment and that works. ~ Linford Christie

St. Leonard's Police Station DS Siobhan Clarke (pronounced "Shiv-awn") DI Derek Linford no friend to Rebus, disliked by Siobhan DCS Gill Templer officer in charge of St. Leonard's DC David Hynds a new recruit DS George "Hi-Ho" Silvers officer with both eyes on approaching pension DC Grant Hood young and unpredictable officer with a crush on Siobhan DC Phyllida Hawes tough female officer, usually based at Gayfield Square DCI Bill Pryde second in command to DCS Gill Templer The Edward Marber Murder Case Edward Marber murdered Edinburgh art dealer Cynthia Bessant friend of the ~ Ian Rankin

I coach a few guys and they work very, very hard, but in our day we did it because we just loved it. ~ Linford Christie

I know what it takes to get to the top. ~ Linford Christie

We have got to go out there and deliver, go on the streets and find athletes, improve facilities around the country and find coaches. We have got to go out there and search for a star. ~ Linford Christie

When you see athletes like me win gold medals, you only see the finished product, you dont see the real effort that the likes of Ron have put into making that product. Without the Ron Roddans of this world, you would have no sport. ~ Linford Christie

Some of today's athletes do not have that kind of pride. They left school at 16, have never had a job in their life and are getting Lottery funding, earning money as an athlete. ~ Linford Christie

But I sometimes think we have too much of a fixation about 2012. ~ Linford Christie