John Avery

I liked the feeling of being in the middle of trouble and trying to find a way out. Football is read more

I liked the feeling of being in the middle of trouble and trying to find a way out. Football is my life story happening on a football field.

Me playing and wanting to start would be selfish and not a team thing. If the timing isn't there, you read more

Me playing and wanting to start would be selfish and not a team thing. If the timing isn't there, you don't have a proper working machine. You've got a Ferrari with a Nissan engine and you can't have that now. It's like wearing white socks with dress pants.

It is a bit of both, ... It is a blessing because I know that I am capable but it read more

It is a bit of both, ... It is a blessing because I know that I am capable but it is a curse because I don't get the opportunities that I normally would get. But if I am in a situation that is out of my control, everyone is still going to hold me responsible.

My mother worked hard for a long time and now I work hard to make sure that she doesn't have read more

My mother worked hard for a long time and now I work hard to make sure that she doesn't have to work, ... It gives me something to push for and it keeps me humble.

That was a no-brainer because my father played football,

That was a no-brainer because my father played football,