Andrew Flintoff Quotes

Andrew Flintoff, also known as Freddie Flintoff, is an English former international cricketer and television personality. He was a prominent all-rounder in the sport and played a key role in England's victory in the 2005 Ashes series. After retiring from cricket, Flintoff transitioned to television, hosting various shows and participating in reality TV programs. He has become a popular figure in the entertainment industry.

With the cricket, I knew what I was doing - to a d... -Andrew Flintoff

With the cricket, I knew what I was doing - to a degree.

North of England, you're brought up on fish and chips. Friday or Saturdays every week, it was a treat.

In my early England days, there was a bit of tensi... -Andrew Flintoff

In my early England days, there was a bit of tension with captain Nasser Hussain.

They're strange, the Aussies. Because if they like you, they say, 'Oh, he's an Aussie.' And I keep saying, 'I'm not, I'm from Preston.' There's nothing Australian about me. Don't start claiming me just because I've got a job over here.

I don't suck up to anyone or do any of that. I poi... -Andrew Flintoff

I don't suck up to anyone or do any of that. I point-blank refuse. I just hate it.

If you're in a helicopter, and you hover, why does... -Andrew Flintoff

If you're in a helicopter, and you hover, why does the Earth not come to you if it's round?

I remember, when Paul Collingwood first came into the dressing room, we did everything together. We practised together, trained together, had dinner together; we batted together and did well in games together - we were thick as thieves. When he got established, he just binned me.

I was great mates with Muttiah Muralitharan, dating back to the days when we both played together at Lancashire.

'Top Gear' is one of those shows that you'd love t... -Andrew Flintoff

'Top Gear' is one of those shows that you'd love to do.

There have always been two people jostling for control of my life, two totally opposite characters. The first one is super-confident, bulletproof, a showman, and an extrovert. He tries to make people laugh, messes about, gets into trouble, shrugs it off. The other character is withdrawn and reflective.

I rate myself as a driver, but I think everybody d... -Andrew Flintoff

I rate myself as a driver, but I think everybody does.

I love Britain, but I've only been to the obvious ... -Andrew Flintoff

I love Britain, but I've only been to the obvious places.

The Ashes have been hard, but you take the accolad... -Andrew Flintoff

The Ashes have been hard, but you take the accolades when they come along.

Looking at my family today, I think, 'I could not have done any better.' That's one thing I have got right.

I'm not that good at cards.... -Andrew Flintoff

I'm not that good at cards.

I'm a bit old school with my aftershave - I still ... -Andrew Flintoff

I'm a bit old school with my aftershave - I still wear Joop.

I can easily go up to 19 stone or so if I'm not ca... -Andrew Flintoff

I can easily go up to 19 stone or so if I'm not careful.

My bats were brilliant. The shape of them changed, and towards the end of my career, they got a little bit bigger.

It was two different worlds: my world - cricket, the dressing room and the lads. And then family. Even when they travelled with me, it wasn't always easy to bridge the gap.

I was just 17 when I made my debut for Lancashire against Hampshire at Portsmouth. I got seven and a duck. I didn't get a wicket, either. Funnily enough, it was more nerve-wracking than playing for England.

The thing with sledging is it very rarely goes wel... -Andrew Flintoff

The thing with sledging is it very rarely goes well. Usually, if I was sledging, I was struggling.

Cricket was deemed too posh where I came from, and I'd never have risked walking home through the estates in my whites. My club played some of the posh schools. I'd have the cheapest kit, but I loved those games. As soon as the posh lads opened their mouths and you heard their accents, the stakes were raised.

I grew up watching 'Corrie,' and I still watch it whenever I can. It's got everything - drama, humour, and great characters. I used to watch it even when I was living in Dubai.

It annoys me when I phone a hotel receptionist in my own country, and they don't understand what I am saying because they don't speak English. I think that's wrong. It's nothing to do with being politically correct or incorrect; it's just not right.

Playing for England was always something I dreamt of and, of course, you then think of the captaincy. It was something I never thought I would be offered, especially after the way I started my career. But when it came along, I was very keen to have a go.

In boxing, Mike Tyson fascinates me. The attitude and confidence that he could not be beaten when he was heavyweight champion of the world was interesting. He came across as very mild-mannered, and much of what he said made sense.

Now, I am not saying that the world is flat, but i... -Andrew Flintoff

Now, I am not saying that the world is flat, but it could be.

I had time with my family, which was great, but I am a cricketer, and once that was taken away from me, it was as though part of me wasn't there.

When I was younger, I played football and table tennis for local teams. I also played mini-rugby at primary school - I was tall for my age - and Preston Grasshoppers wanted me, but I wasn't that interested in rugby. It was always going to be cricket for me.

Big things, a real crisis, I think I'm pretty good, but this little thing will just wallop me. I think I'm managing depression better now: when the mood comes, I just try and sit it out.

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