A biography for Chris Suttonhasn’t been written yet.
“That's the beauty of Stamford Bridge - it's all in such close proximity, you don't have to catch a bus to reach the other dugout like you might across London at West Ham's London Stadium!”
“It was Gianluca who convinced Chelsea to sign me from Blackburn Rovers. They paid 10million and I signed a six-year contract, with me and Gianluca posing for pictures together at Stamford Bridge, each holding one end of a scarf.”
“Kane grew into one of the Premier League's greatest players - a shoo-in for my old strike partner Alan Shearer's 260-goal record - and we saw his rise from 'Prince Harry' to 'King Kane.'”
“When Kane plays, England become predictable because as a defender, you know he's going to drop in and not stretch it the other way.”
“I used to pick a side when taking penalties and do a slow run-up.”
“There were times when me and my team-mates crossed the line by surrounding and shouting at an official. That doesn't make it right.”
“The one place centre backs don't want to be taken is backwards.”
“Defenders study the 'weaker' sides of their opponents.”
“Football should learn from rugby. There, only the captain can speak to the referee. That seems a good solution to me.”
“You always have to make defenders think as a striker.”
“The Premier League is the elite division in the world and it is bonkers to think a team's kit might not be up to scratch.”
“Antonio Conte was right for Manchester United when they were looking for a replacement for David Moyes in 2014. For Louis van Gaal in 2016. For Jose Mourinho in 2018. For Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in 2021.”
“United are a club with the highest expectations. Always have been. Always will be.”
“I don't think there is a more satisfying sight in football than Mbappe driving forward at pace.”
“As someone who experienced Celtic versus Rangers in Glasgow, I know a fierce rivalry when I see one and there is a distinct edge to the Second City Derby.”
“Football has moved on since the days when my sweaty, stinky, grass-stained Norwich shirt would be washed in time for me to wear it again in the next game.”
“Naturally we associate dribbling with Messi. But he is a phenomenal passer, too. It is eye-of-the-needle exactness.”
“Do you care if the guy pouring your coffee is gay? Or the postman? Or the bloke who came to your house to fit your broadband that time? We don't care about sexuality in other fields of work. We don't even bat an eyelid. Why should the football field be any different?”
“I loved all of my goals, even one for Aston Villa that I am not entirely sure I touched.”
“The lack of support from English football authorities for the families of ex-players - like mine - who have suffered, or are suffering, with neurodegenerative diseases is a complete and utter disgrace.”