63 Quotes by Karen Bardsley

You'll do anything to keep the ball out.

In my position, I'm always going to get a bit of flak. I take it with a grain of salt.

People can say what they want. It's their opinion. We forget what we don't need to take with us.

That's what tournament football's all about. It's about finding your feet in the first game, finding what works, and gaining confidence.

I've lived all my life in the U.S., but to be brutally honest, I don't really have any ties to the country apart from my mum and dad. Most of the rest of my family live in the Stockport area, and I've always related more to that side of my background.

I think City is a really good example of how you shift the culture internally. We've had a big culture shift, particularly in the academy. Young boys are now more comfortable with strong female athletes being around.

You have to stand and fight for what you believe.

Everyone provides a different experience, and for me, personally, it's important that all perspectives are seen.

Female goalkeepers are seen as equals in academies now. We're trying to set a good example for the younger boys so they're used to seeing us women around, making great saves and scoring great goals.