April 18th, 2008
Quote of the Day: Dave Kitson
“It’s difficult to be different. People think you’re arrogant because you don’t entertain the usual, ‘shag anything that moves’ – but I hate all that. If one of the lads has a new watch I’ll try it on and then say, ‘have it back’. If someone’s got a new car, I might have a little sit in it, but I could never draw attention to myself unnecessarily.
Why do people want to do that – to be a showman? It’s on the pitch where I want to stand out from everyone.“
I’m with you TFO!
I can say the reason Kitson ain’t interested in shagging any or everything that moves is cos his wife is fitter than any wag in all of England. The only ones that can compare to his wife are in Italy.
The dude has it nice.
Cute and got something like a refreshing normal work attitude? Oh and not to mention ginger?
*worships*
it’s a great sentiment but he really is leaving himself open for jokes galore….to name but one “I could never draw attention to myself unnecessarily.“ minus the flaming red hair of course…
now thats not to say im against gingers and i know its not his fault but you know what i mean!!
He looks cute there
But his attitude seems to be the no.1 Plus!
Nice one Dave.
I’m not sure about this guy, goes on about how normal he is wayyy too much and that aint normal! That quote was from this article http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,,2233102,00.html where he says he goes under the radar and doesn’t have a car, 1 week later he is stopped by the police in the car he ‘doesn’t have’ and wont provide a breath sample so is taken to court.
PS. I’m a long term lurker and love all your work!
He doesn’t do it for me!! Nice attitude tho, hopefully he can influence some of his teammates, then Reading would be the nicest, most level headed team in the premiership (or championship depending on whether they stay up or not)!
Why aren’t players like him on the England NT?
He plays quite well and he’s adorable.
Dave you are sexy now
Who the hell is Dave Kitson?
(Sorry Reading girls…just a joke! He didn’t score in the Liverpool slaughter at the beginning of the season, so he’s ok with me. Hope he gets his place with England.)
I definitely agree. I knew there was a reason why i loved Dave Kitson and Reading also – he has such humility.
Well said Dave.
quote of the day indeed! should be quote of the year or something.
however, i’ve done a lot of research about narcissism. over and over they mentioned ideal and common careers for narcissists, and the one that came up most often was professional sports. Everything these ballers do is in line with the narcissist persona, so Dave Kitson is actually abnormal when he says all of this stuff.
This is impressive coming from a premiership baller since most of them act like the clothes, women and cars are the most important things. It’s refreshing to see a guy who wants to earn his paycheck every week. I imagine if the England NT had a few more players like Dave they could manage a few wins.
Wow. I’m seriously impressed. I love when footballers are seriously too impassioned by the sport to have these arrogancies and bang buddies.
Oh, Dave Kitson, we love you.
Bound to score 2morro LTG but only if Arsenal score first – in fact im sure if he asks them nicely theyll prob give him a penalty!!!!!
The above i might add is no insult to my ‘hubby’ Philippe who although dubious as a defender is worth his place in the team for hotness alone!!!
Reading’s my #2 team behind United so I’m quite partial to the guys – Kitson seems pretty cool. His attitude is fab, but I just wish he’s REALLY translate it onto the pitch! Reading are so close to the relegation zone, it’s scary.
Time to score some, Dave! <i>Please!</i?>
LucyLu, I think he’s just trying to say that he can admire what they have, but doesn’t feel the need to own the things himself.
What a fabulous attitude to have. Cheers for that Dave!
Is it just me, or does this part sound odd…
“If one of the lads has a new watch I’ll try it on and then say,
Good looking and with morals surely not?
To be honest i imagine there are plenty of other players like him (no Ashley im not talkin about you!!!) but theyre overshadowed by the few who want to go out on the lash and pull slappers everyweek.
Nice to see a positive quote from him after the ‘Idont give two s***s about the FA cup’ fiasco which was blown way out of proportion!!
Finally, a young Premiership footballer with some real morals. I just hope he stays like that. Oh, and that he really DOES do his talking on the pitch and keep Reading up. Please Dave.
Kickette i love you!
Did you realise how disappointed I was yesterday when the Kitson link in the Victoria Beckham story wasnt the lovely Dave and print this to cheer me up???
You are too kind
we would have nothing to speak about
sorry
Wow….Dave Kitson, I am impressed. That’s a refreshing thing to read from a Premiership baller.
yes but we would nothing to speak about…
no hookers, no scandals, no rumour mill
i don’y know what i perfer, indeed
death61,hey, that’s not nice
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Why do people want to do that – to be a showman? It’s on the pitch where I want to stand out from everyone.”
I’m impressed. A young English player with a workmanlike attitude, who doesn’t care about shagging, expensive cars and trinkets. If we had about 20 more like him, we could win the World Cup. Really.
he’s quite good-looking.
I tried to have Reading as my second team, but I didn’t manage to do it. I kept glaring at Stephen Hunt through my TV screen and laughing at the fact that Nicky Shorey’s stag party was the England-Brazil game.
Awww. I always like the ginger hair, it can be so hard to find one with a decent looking face, though! He’s pretty cute and sounds down to earth.
I’d be preachy too, if I worked in that atmosphere!
I didn’t hear anything about him going to court, but I imagine he drinks like every other footballer. Note he didn’t say anything about them drinking too much! He just doesn’t have a driver like the others