“For a 20 year old the gap from Holland to England is massive. That's a...” — Ryan Babel Quote

“For a 20 year old the gap from Holland to England is massive. That's a fact. Not all players are able to settle in directly from day one. I remember even Van Persie needed two, three years but he became Van Persie.”

“My career's been a bumpy road, but at the same time I think I am living proof that if you put enough work into things you decide more or less where you want to end up.”

“I have played for Ajax, Liverpool and Besiktas in Turkey - all massive clubs in Europe.”

“From Day One I always wanted to be a role model. For me, that's who I am.”

“The way you build trust with your people is by being forthright and clear with them from day one. You may think people are fooled when you tell them what they want to hear. They are not fooled.”

“My goal from Day One has always been to be proud of myself when I retire, whenever that may be and whatever I may have accomplished to that point.”