Pires has got something about him, he can go both ways depending on who's facing him
He is an interesting player - short back legs.
When you've got a mountain to climb you may as well throw everything into the kitchen sink.
Of course, Steven Gerrard is one of only a few Liverpool players who never get left out by Rafa; and even he doesn't always get picked.
There's too much - I don't know what the word is - scientology in the game.
There's always been a fierce rivalry between Spurs and Tottenham.