50 Quotes by Paul Lambert

But I don't pay much attention to outside influences. People can say what they want. I always try to focus on my own environment.

Criticism comes with Celtic. If you take it on board, it can make you ill, but if you think: 'No problem', it makes you really thick-skinned.

That's what drives me on, being frightened to fail. The past is in the past. I never think I'm safe.

I thrive on the pressure. I love it. I love the fear factor that goes with it. Perhaps it's strange, but that's just me.

I've never been spoon-fed for my whole career, I have always done it the hard way as a player and a manager.

I went to Borussia Dortmund on trial with a bag and some clothes, not knowing what my next move was going to be.

It is hard to categorise every accolade you have won. Getting into the Hall of Fame is great. It is fantastic to be recognised by your own country. To be part of the history of our national game is simply humbling.

Every big moment has stresses and lessons that you take into your managerial career. You can pass it down to the lads who work under you. And everybody knows you handled it.

I've seen managers come in and lose the first game, you're on the back foot straight away.