Craig Johnston
Craig Johnston
Craig Peter Johnstonis a South African-born Australian former footballer and he is forever remembered by his fellow countrymen as one of the first Australians to make a big stamp in English and European football. He is remembered for his time spent with Liverpool throughout the 1980s. After retiring, he designed and created the prototype for Adidas' Predator football boot, worn by many footballers and rugby players. He was eligible for the Australian and South African national teams, but only ever...
NationalitySouth African
ProfessionRugby Player
Date of Birth25 June 1960
You know, I was crap. But I had the commitment, and I had the understanding, that the basis of football is skill on the ball, and if you spend the time with it, you're gonna reap the rewards.
I really liked what I saw of them and respect them as businessmen, they are clearly good operators,
I appreciate Karl backing me up and minimizing the penalties. No individual player on the team is being penalized. It was just an adult that made a wrong decision.
I appreciate Karl backing me up and minimizing the penalties, ... No individual player on the team is being penalized. It was just an adult that made a wrong decision.
The new structure looks good. One day I would like to get involved from top to bottom.
It was the lowest point of my life and I needed help,
I want to learn from this mistake and learn what I have to. I feel real bad about this. Parents were watching. I wasn't trying to pull anything.
I'm not denying anything. I wasn't trying to deceive anyone. But it was wrong. I overstepped the rule. It has happened before. But it won't happen in the future. I should have known better.
It's strange, it's a British Inventor of the Year and I'm Australian, but I've been here for 25 years, so I guess I'm sort of qualified.
So for a year I spent all my time hiding from Jack Charlton in the car park practising my skills.
For the seniors, this is an important part of their lives. We need to get ready to beat Santa Cruz. I don't want this to be a distraction. I don't tackle anyone. I don't run, throw or block.