I think finals are there to be won, you know the feeling of losing a final is really bad. I prefer to lose a semi-final, quarter-final because I know I will forget... But the feeling of losing a final stays here forever. Even if you win two, three, four, five it stays. You know, I’m too scared to lose, so I give everything to win.

Coaches can teach you two things: confidence and technique.

Our number one opponents are not Liverpool, Arsenal or Manchester United. It is ourselves at Chelsea.

Football can generate excitement and bring people together.

When you don't win games, yeah, you lose confidence. That's normal.

All the fans know my love for Chelsea and I hope to be back here in the future in another role.

He predicts things. I have often heard him say things which are proved right minutes later. Its really impressive - almost mystical.