At a football club, there's a holy trinity - the players, the manager and the supporters. Directors don't come into it. They are only there to sign the checks.

If a player is not interfering with play or seeking to gain an advantage, then he should be.

Me having no education. I had to use my brains.

Although I'm a Scot, I'd be proud to be called a Scouser.

Fire in your belly comes from pride and passion in wearing the red shirt. We don't need to motivate players because each of them is responsible for the performance of the team as a whole. The status of Liverpool's players keeps them motivated.

Tommy Smith wasn't born, he was quarried.

I was the best manager in Britain because I was never devious or cheated anyone. I’d break my wife’s legs if I played against her, but I’d never cheat her.