Felix Magath Quotes (57 Quotes)

It was absolutely the right reaction to that game, to attack and score some goals.

He has caught my attention - he showed he can start more games for us.

We are still top and have a lead so it is in our hands. I thought we were good today but just did not have any luck.

The spectators probably didn't get their money's worth.

Losing Michael is a handicap. But we must and will learn to play without him.

That was a huge surprise because we didn't think Kahn's injury was that bad, ... I was sure Bernd would be ready -- but thank God we withstood these 90 minutes.

We showed in the first half we could keep Milan under control. We will have to score a goal, but it can work.

We dominated the game and never let any doubt come up otherwise, ... The fans had fun and it was worth their while to come.

Everybody expected us to win. We did too, but we thought about scoring so much we forgot they can do it too.

We moved the ball forward and got some goals. It's a good thing too. I'm delighted to see us scoring like that. The home crowd deserved to see a few goals here too.

The national team members on Bayern have a great opportunity to restore their pride. It was a real debacle. I think several of my players have had Milan in mind since that game, and if that's the case we have a good chance.

He is unbelievably effective. I feel absolutely lucky to have a player like him, who can come in and always make something happen when things aren't working.

We've shown that we can control them. It's up to the players to get a better result in Milan.

We lost against Hamburg in the first half of the season and did not become worse because of it. Instead, we left the others behind and if that happens again, I can live with this defeat.

We were lucky not to go behind but when we scored it gave us the confidence to control the game.

The first goal gave Hamburg the self-belief they needed. We deserved to lose. Hamburg were better than us.

We have some breathing space which is great. There is less pressure on us now. We just need to keep building on our lead until the title is secure.

We're profiting from the negotiations. As long as he keeps scoring the important goals, I don't get so nervous that he hasn't signed with us.

I expect him to go to the World Cup as the number two. Oliver gives the impression that he took the decision well.

The mark of a top team is the ability to win despite people saying you didn't play well. We've always struck at the decisive moment and scored decisive goals. That's all you have to do to take the three points.

Let's not get too carried away with this loss. The outcome of the title race is still in our hands and we won't let it slip away.

We need to improve to defend our good position.

The players can have a Stein (huge glass of beer) on Sunday afternoon -- that does no one any harm, ... But if it turns into ten then it becomes a discussion point.

We controlled the match and only made the one mistake that led to their goal. Arsenal are a team that could have made it to the finals and won the Champions League.

When Michael leaves, we will lose a personality capable of taking responsibility.

We were asleep for the first 15 minutes. We got behind because we just stood around and watched them score two goals. Fortunately, we got them back.

We need to prepare ourselves to show more commitment and battle so we don't lose any more points.

It was a lucky victory. We couldn't keep calm, and Cologne were clearly better than us in the latter part of the game.

It was very difficult for the team after Wednesday's defeat and all the criticism that followed.

I have no rules on drinking. In your young days, you can play strong even if you are not healthy. If they want to get drunk and smoke, they can, but not immediately after a match when the body is weak and vulnerable.

We'll need to perform, otherwise we won't maintain our perfect record.

Everyone expected us to beat the bottom team but we went forward too much and forgot that Cologne can also score goals.

We were in control the entire 120 minutes, especially in the second half.

We need the three points as the basis for a relatively comfortable group stage campaign. Two victories from the first two matches would be a superb going-in position.

It was apparent that we missed out on the first 15 minutes, but it was great to see the side come back. It was a good match, especially as we are so late in the season.

After Chelsea's second goal, the match was decided and what made the difference was our poor form last week. I hope we play Chelsea again next season and turn the situation around.

His eye is very sore and it did not make sense for him to start in goal.

Everyone knows recent results have dented our confidence, so it was no surprise we were nervous at the start and hardly put together a move. We slowly got into the match before half-time. Taking the lead released a lot of the pressure, and after that we played like the league leaders.

We will play fast-paced, apply pressure and attack the whole time.

Oliver was very concentrated after the decision was made. He played well just like he said he would.

We're successful, but we're playing under our potential. But you can't play beautiful football if the other team won't cooperate they kept 10, 11 players back the whole time.

We started strongly but we didn't do enough and that meant we had to worry right up until the 93rd minute,

I actually still thought we could pull it off until they scored the second goal.

It's easier coaching a mediocre team than a successful one. Complacency sets in, especially in the little things.

It'll be a tough game for us. Werder have been among the leading clubs in Germany for years and the players all work together.

All the top teams in Europe focus their concentration on the Champions League in the buildup to crucial matches. You often see domestic form tailing off. Obviously, my players are mentally gearing up for AC Milan.

You could see what Roy can do today. Paolo is just going to wait.

I never want to see us defend like we did in London again,

We want to win two titles and I am glad the discussion is over.

This is a great opportunity to take a new orientation. We do depend a lot on him but that does not mean we will have problems once he's gone.