Her Majesty said she hoped I would have time for my horses - I own two and have shares in four.

Everywhere I go the coaches all tell me that Scholsey is the player they admire. But if they think they'll get him they're wasting their time! Paul is a Manc lad pure and simple. He loves the club and there's no chance of him leaving here. If ever he decided to go there would be a stampede, but he won't be going, he's here for life.

Attack wins you games, defence wins you titles.

Distinguish between power and control, delegate, be decisive - and always remember people's first names.

If I have my health I can carry on. There will be a point when I do quit but I have absolutely no idea when that is.

Football management is such a pressurized thing - horse racing is a release. I'm also learning to play the piano - I'm quite determined - it's another release from the pressure of my job.

When an Italian tells me it's pasta on the plate, I check under the sauce to make sure.