Hard work will always overcome natural talent when natural talent does not work hard enough.

I do believe in fate.

The philosophy of a lot of European teams, even in home matches, is not to give a goal away.

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

If my parents were still alive, they would be very proud. They gave me a good start in life, the values that have driven me, and the confidence to believe in myself.

The pace of the game demanded a referee who was fit. It is an indictment of our game. You see referees abroad who are as fit as butcher's dogs. We have some who are fit. He wasn't fit.

Well, football is a hard game; there's no denying it. It's a game that can bring out the worst in you, at times.