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“I remember being a young boy in Poland, watching David Seaman, Thierry Henry, Dennis Berkamp and others play for Arsenal. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would get a chance to play for the club I supported as a little kid.”
“You know what to expect when you play Championship sides. They're very solid defensively, they're not scared to put their foot or head in, and they defend very well.”
“If you have a game where you're under pressure, obviously there are going to be a lot of shots on target, and you're going to make saves, but you can't say you played well in a game where you concede five goals. It's ridiculous.”
“You can play for a smaller club, make a mistake, and no one will really highlight it, but when you play for a big club, whatever you do is going to be in the papers.”
“I was 20 years old when I started playing in the Premier League. Maybe mentally I wasn't quite prepared for it, and that has earned me a reputation.”
“Boruc is nuts. He is a very good friend of mine, and so I'm sure he wouldn't mind me saying he's a nutter. He really is crazy.”
“I'm not stupid - if you buy one of the world's best goalkeepers, it's not to keep him on the bench.”
“In the dressing room, we know that Arsene Wenger is the boss.”
“I want to make sure I'm in the best shape possible.”
“I began my journey as a 16-year-old boy at the Arsenal's academy, trying to one day become a first team player, going out for evening runs in East Barnet with Jack Wilshere.”
“I wanted to be at Arsenal for my whole career. It is the club I love. It is the club I still support. I gave everything to play there.”
“I am proud to be a part of Arsenal, and I see my future at this great club.”
“Football is something I enjoy doing, something I'm well-paid to do, and obviously that's a great privilege, but I'm just trying to be happy, and if there's an opportunity to do something fun, then I'll just do it. I don't hold back; I just want to be a regular guy.”
“For me, Old Trafford is a stadium where you like to play and win.”
“My confidence never gets crushed. Whatever happens, my attitude doesn't change.”
“To miss out on the top four in Europe is heartbreaking, really.”
“The biggest thing I have taken away from these two years at Roma is the fact I grew as a goalkeeper.”
“When I was approached by Arsenal in 2005, my world changed forever.”
“I consider myself a very confident person, but I don't actually think I am big-headed because my confidence doesn't affect me.”
“My dad has always been very helpful with good advice, and he still helps me. I call him after every single game, and he is very critical, if I am honest with you.”