Richard Gough
Richard Gough
Charles Richard Goughis a former Scottish footballer who was a defender...
NationalityScottish
ProfessionAthlete
Date of Birth5 April 1962
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Dave Watson's career has been similar to mine, and from what I have been told he has been one of the players of the season for Everton. I know I would have regretted not taking this opportunity. Everton is a traditional club in my eyes, with a great, passionate support. I think it will be a great place to play football.
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I look at the car park and myself and Dave Watson come in with our old cars, and these young lads come in with their new Porches. I think that society has changed, there seems to be a lack of respect nowadays.
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The plan was that I was going to retire and take a job with the American Federation, but Nottingham Forest offered me a contract and there was interest from West Ham and another Premiership club.
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When I was a young player, I would look at players and think, he does this well, and try and pick up good points from them, or he conducts himself well, I'll pick up on that.
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I'm reaping the rewards now and enjoying every minute of it - even when I'm on the floor waiting to be carted off for more stitches. I wouldn't swap it for anything, and, whether this proves to be my last season at this level or not, I'm determined to make the most of it.
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I had 10 years at Rangers and I think I'm a loyal person. I don't think I would go to another premiership club other than Everton.
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The fans know their football, you can't kid them.
english-composer management opinion
I've got an opinion on everything, so I should go into management.
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The USA have recently done well in the Olympics and the Youth World Cup. So I think there will be some good young players available in the future, and not too expensive which is important to the club.
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There is a lot of things to weigh up when a transfer happens, and money is a big factor.
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We train in the mornings, and then I go home and rest or sleep, and usually I go for a meal with Abel of a night, as we're the two with no family here, so we tend to hang around together.
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I have always maintained a high level of fitness, and that is why I am still able to handle the demands of playing in the Premiership. People have always commented on my fitness, and it's something I pride myself on.
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The contract I signed was just for a year, with an option for another year. If the club don't want me, or if I don't want to carry on, that's it.
fantastic opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity for me to demonstrate my capabilities as a manager.