QUOTES ARCHIVE

Here are all the Lucas Quotes that I've published so far, including their reported sources and the dates (and maybe a bit from me explaining what the great man is referring to). Enjoy.

29.01.01
"There are times I wish I could be in two places at the same time. Today is one of them." (Lucas on the difficulties of playing for both club and country - Leeds vs Liverpool Match Programme, 27.01.01)

07.02.01
"Everyone back home wants me to carry on. Even the referee in the match against Burkina Faso urged me to do so, so you can understand the pressure I've been under." (On the possibility of retiring from the national scene - Leeds vs Coventry Match Programme, 31.01.01)

14.02.01
"I was pleased that Robbie Keane has been studying my technique on video very carefully since he joined us. I thought I detected a number of elements of my never-to-be-forgotten strike against Partizan Belgrade in Heerenven, cruelly described by some unknowing critics as 'crab-like', in Robbie's goal against Coventry. His was a spectacular effort but with all modesty, I think mine was much better!" (Leeds vs Anderlecht Match Programme, 13.02.01)

21.02.01
"When we beat them 2-1 at home last week their coach reckoned that we had not looked like a very good team. Well, he is entitled to his opinion. We know we didn't play particularly well, but who got the three points? That, surely, is the most important thing. The bad news for him is that we are getting better!" (The Chief goes all Mystic Meg before we play Anderlecht - Yorkshire Evening Post article, 21.02.01)

10.03.01
"Maybe it is a case of one rule for them and one rule for everyone else. Officials might be a little intimidated by them because of what they have achieved. They have built up a reputation they are bigger than referees, and officials find that hard to deal with." (Lucas talking about the Scum - Yorkshire Evening Post article, 05.03.01)

21.03.01
"Much has been said and written about Raul's handled goal. I don't like using the word 'cheat' about a player but there is no way the goal should have been allowed." (Lucas on the infamous 'Hand of Sod' goal - Leeds vs Lazio Match Programme, 14.03.01)

05.04.01
"...with our tremendous fans behind us and with the team getting stronger and stronger we are capable of winning tonight. You only need to look back at our results in Europe to know our capabilities." ('Mystic' Lucas strikes again before we play Deportivo - Leeds vs Deportivo Match Programme, 04.04.01)

13.05.01
"...while we are naturally disappointed not to reach the final, we can be proud of our European campaign. It's been a great achievement." (From the Leeds vs Bradford Match Programme, 13.05.01)

25.09.01
"I'm confident I will come back. Things like this make me stronger and hungrier. When I watch the boys training and playing, it kills me inside. I just want to get out there." (Lucas on injury woes - Leeds vs Derby Match Programme, 23.09.01)

17.12.01
"I think we've got a good chance in the Premiership this season but it's going to be difficult. Man U are not doing so well but are always dangerous. Liverpool are very strong. In order to get among them I think we have to dig a little deeper and make sure we don't lose many games." (From the Leeds v Leicester Match Programme, 16.12.01)

25.01.02
"I will be back. I had no doubts that I would get back from my knee injury and now I have the same outlook about this ankle injury... If it comes to the crunch, I would miss the World Cup to make sure I can finish my career with Leeds United." (Lucas showing the sort of commitment rarely found in football today - Leeds vs Newcastle Match Programme, 22.12.01)

22.04.02
"I have a lot of football in my heart. I still want to go out there and play. I want to finish well and strong and see out my contract at Leeds United, to be able to thank those people who have helped me get where I am today." (From the Leeds vs Charlton Match Programme, 24.02.02)

25.07.02
"It is going to be a challenge to step into the side and take on the role left by Rio but it is one which I am ready to take on ... I'm ready both in mind and body to play for Leeds again." (YEP article, 25.07.02)

21.11.02
"I keep going, tightening up the screws now and then, oiling the parts and going back out there ... I can't think about quitting. I know I'm going to pay a big price for it one day but I'm ready for it. I've made up my mind to get the maximum out of my career ... I want to be able to look back on my career and think it was all worth it." (Leeds vs Bolton Match Programme, 17.11.02)