Karen Carney Quotes

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Karen Carney

Profession : Athlete

Birth : August 1, 1987

When you hit 30, people have got this perception that you're past it, and I really disagree with that.

Karen Carney

I would love to do skiing and go with my mates and have a chalet, have a drink, have a good time, and just switch off. Or maybe a marathon or something crazy like that.

Karen Carney

I wanted to finish at the top of the game and on my own terms. I thought it was the perfect time at the World Cup and to go out at Chelsea. Chelsea and England were immense in how they have supported me in that transition.

Karen Carney

I looked at it, and it was like, 'Can I push and make the Olympic squad?' It is tough going from 18 players, including Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. I thought that might be a push too far for me. I had no Champions League with Chelsea. I lost my motivation.

Karen Carney

When you have given all you can and no more, then you should just stop. I am an all-in type of person, so I will enjoy rest and family time.

Karen Carney

I will have some time off, do some media works, and I think, for 17 years, I have given everything I could.

Karen Carney