I tried it 100 or a million times it couldn't happen again. If I could, I would have carried on playing.

Ronaldo could play for Millwall, QPR, Doncaster Rovers or anyone and he'd score a hat-trick. I'm not sure Messi could do it. Ronaldo's got two feet, he's quick, he's good in the air and he's brave, though Messi's brave too of course. I just think Messi is a Barcelona player.

He's a novice - he should keep his opinions to Japanese football

I have nothing but praise for the boy. He is easily the best player in the world. His contribution as a goal threat is unbelievable. His stats are incredible. Strikes at goal, attempts on goal, raids into the penalty box, headers. It is all there. Absolutely astounding.

I'm going to tell you the story about the geese which fly 5,000 miles from Canada to France.

I don't like losing but I've mellowed. I maybe have a short fuse but it goes away quicker now.

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.