Oliver Burke Quotes

Oliver Burke

Profession : Athlete

Birth : April 7, 1997

Whoever is in place to step forward and play that striker role has to be ready and be prepared to do the work because it is obviously a very tough job up top on your own. You have to put a shift in.

Oliver Burke

Little things like that when you go to another country is so welcoming. You meet someone, they're so jolly, they speak the language, it really helps.

Oliver Burke

I speak to people who have coached me down the years who tell me to look at how far I've come and to just keep going, there will be light at the end of the tunnel.

Oliver Burke

At West Brom I felt very left out, not part of the team.

Oliver Burke

Your motivation gets sucked away when you know that whatever you do your name won't be on the team sheet.

Oliver Burke

I don't like to put much pressure on myself but yeah that is my sort of football: get the ball, run with it, use my pace, create opportunities, cross.

Oliver Burke

I love playing for Scotland; it's my country, it's where I was born, and every time I wear the badge it's a dream come true - goosebumps.

Oliver Burke

You don't feel wanted by a club when you sign for them for however much and all of a sudden you're there for two training sessions and they've just bought someone for double the amount.

Oliver Burke

When I'm playing football I'm switched off to everything else - it frees my mind.

Oliver Burke

I wouldn't say I'm the chunky lad who just goes barge, barge, barge, but being strong is an advantage.

Oliver Burke

A player who isn't playing football isn't ready for the international team.

Oliver Burke

Every game you play, you want to go in and give everything you have got, prove a point and make sure you are in the manager's thoughts for the next camp. If you aren't playing, it is difficult.

Oliver Burke

Alaves were very keen on me and I was very keen for another adventure. It doesn't really faze me moving to another country.

Oliver Burke

It is unfortunate I haven't been able to get the game time I wanted at West Brom but I need to stay focused, progress, and try not to think about it too much.

Oliver Burke

To be honest I didn't have a clue that I was the most expensive Scottish player. It's not something that comes into my head.

Oliver Burke

My first year in Germany has been something different for me. I think it's been a big step for me, a different style of football, and I think it's been good. It was a very up and down season for me.

Oliver Burke

I think it's very difficult when you're constantly on the bench and waiting for your time to come on and make an impression.

Oliver Burke

Every footballer wants to be in a starting position on the pitch.

Oliver Burke

I had the Celtic kit when I was young, the full kit as well. This has always been the club I've thought about.

Oliver Burke

I would be kicking a ball about with my friends and they'd ask why I was wearing the Celtic kit.

Oliver Burke