I am still feeling my calf strain, so I have been unable to train this week. I will again have to sit out the weekend action, but the lads are climbing ever higher to safety.

English football has just had a transfer window imposed for the first time, so it will be interesting to see how managers cope with the squads they have until it re-opens.

I am feeling razor-sharp. Training sessions are really good. I feel that I am in peak condition. I know that I am ready for action.

It never ceases to amaze me the lengths that some people will go to to try and speak to me or meet me.

Football will always be my foremost passion.

I have recently started acting lessons in south France, and I intend to commence acting lessons at Rada.

I have been looking after the children. My wife has taken time off.