Jermain Defoe
Jermain Defoe
Jermain Colin Defoeis an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Sunderland...
ProfessionSoccer Player
Date of Birth7 October 1982
elated forward took
It took a little deflection but it was good, I was elated with the goal. Going forward we were the better team.
behind fit front joe
Joe would fit in well down here. He can play on the left, on the right or behind the front two,
achieved bunch fans great happy season somewhere special tremendous
I'm happy here, there's a great bunch of lads, the fans have been tremendous all year. I think we've achieved something special this season so I can't see why I would think about going somewhere else.
religious disappointment thinking
I've always been a religious person, and I try to think that every disappointment might just be a blessing in disguise.
morning men goal
I just get up in the morning and say: 'Yeah man, I'm ready to score goals.'
player roles enjoy
The role that I play as a lone striker, I enjoy it and particularly playing with great players.
player play chance
When you play with good players, they will always create chances for the forwards to score.
team real player
You want to play in the best stadiums against the best players - your Real Madrid's and Barcelona's - you want to play those teams.
want buzz cups
I scored in a World Cup and I want that buzz again.
dad cancer thinking
I had to tell Dad, 'It will be okay and be positive; keep praying and have faith'. I have always known about cancer, but to be around someone who has it and to see what it does in such a short space of time was hard. It makes you think about your life, about what is important.
fighting
When you've something to fight for, you get the best out of yourself.
sometimes
I prefer not to fly, but sometimes it's unavoidable.
morning looks fit
When you get up in the morning and know you're doing something you love, feel fit and look after yourself, it's just a great thing to do.
years clubs titles
I'm a forward, but I can't be the only forward at a club. Over the years, the clubs who've won titles have had several strikers.