Statistics and numbers are no good unless you have good people to analyse and then interpret their meaning and importance.

It's the nature of it. The players will want to compete at the highest level they possibly can.

A player's character is a crucial factor I look into before committing to signing them. They also need to show a willingness to learn, regardless of age and experience; that's very important to me.

I know how it goes. Six or seven months ago I was the manager of the year and I was going to be this and that, tactically this and tactically that, and now, because we have lost two world-class players, I am useless. But I accept that.

Statistics and numbers are no good unless you have good people to analyse and then interpret their meaning and importance.

I think I've proven I can build a team that plays a way of football that excites and challenges at the top end of the table.

The responsibility will always go with the manager - you put out the team.