There are members of the London press who seek to antagonise me, deliberately.

All they can talk about is Manchester United.

I tell the players that the bus is moving. This club has to progress. And the bus wouldn't wait for them. I tell them to get on board.

In any normal season, most of the teams below Chelsea would think they are doing quite well.

Myths grow all the time. If I was to listen to the number of times I've thrown teacups then we've gone through some crockery in this place. It's completely exaggerated, but I don't like people arguing back with me.

Everest in his slippers. That's what he was like.

Sometimes you're not sure about a player. Sometimes you doubt. Sometimes you have to guess. Sometimes you just know.