I like to be able to control which players I'm working with. Because it doesn't matter how good a coach you are if the guys you're working with think they already know it all. You need a response, you need to feel they're trying. I want players who are always striving to improve. Gordon Strachan coachcontrolfeel share on social
Sometimes to go forward you've got to go to the depths of your own personal despair and claw yourself back. From that point, no matter what happens, you know you can do it. Gordon Strachan backclawdepth Change image and share on social
It took me 35 years of being involved at a decent level of football to become manager at a great club like Celtic. Gordon Strachan celticclubdecent Change image and share on social
I think what I've actually achieved as a manager does sometimes get a bit overlooked, because all people think about is the media side of things. They tend to forget I've not done so bad. Gordon Strachan achievebadbite Change image and share on social
I've seen teams spend £150 million and get nowhere near the Champions League. It has taken Manchester City a billion to get there. There are no guarantees. Gordon Strachan billionchampioncity Change image and share on social
I've got more important things to think about. I've got a yogurt to finish by today, the expiry date is today. Gordon Strachan dateexpiryfinish Change image and share on social
All the really good players I know, they all knew right from wrong. So many of them don't learn that at home nowadays. Gordon Strachan goodhomeknow Change image and share on social
Do I miss football in Scotland? It keeps you really alive, that's for sure. Your heartbeat fluctuates. I'm flatlining at the moment which is actually quite nice but you need to go up and down to stay alive. Gordon Strachan aliveflatliningfluctuate share on social
I'm a better coach now than when I joined Celtic. The longer you stay in any job, the better you become. If you lose your drive, your enthusiasm, your imagination, that experience is no good. Gordon Strachan celticcoachdrive Change image and share on social
I get the feeling a lot of politicians are there to help themselves financially, first and foremost. I don't really need to do that, and I thought if I could do something for sport in Scotland, that would be really fulfilling. Gordon Strachan feltfinanciallyforemost share on social
