There was no money in the sport but we'd be out there day in, day out, rain or shine, doing it. Linford Christie daymoneyrain Change image and share on social
I don't think there are really enough meetings in Britain for our athletes to compete properly, and because of this a lot of the talent we have has been stunted. Linford Christie athletebritaincompete Change image and share on social
I think the athletes respond well to me because I have been successful. Linford Christie athleterespondsuccessful Change image and share on social
I am a coach on the outside of the establishment and that works. Linford Christie coachestablishmentwork Change image and share on social
But I sometimes think we have too much of a fixation about 2012. Linford Christie fixation Change image and share on social
Obviously I was disappointed when it fell into disuse, because it was my own track named after me, but I am sure all those youngsters we lost will be coming back, and I certainly intend to be down here as much as I can, coaching and advising. Linford Christie advisebackcoach share on social
Some of today's athletes do not have that kind of pride. They left school at 16, have never had a job in their life and are getting Lottery funding, earning money as an athlete. Linford Christie athleteearnfund Change image and share on social
I have got better things to do in working with my athletes who I feel are going to be involved in 2012. Linford Christie athletefeelinvolve Change image and share on social
My first love is the sport, and it will always be my priority. Linford Christie loveprioritysport Change image and share on social
We have got to go out there and deliver, go on the streets and find athletes, improve facilities around the country and find coaches. We have got to go out there and search for a star. Linford Christie athletecoachcountry Change image and share on social