Very sad to hear the news about George Michael. An incredible talent who brought joy to millions of us with his music.

I am not leaving twitter. If the mindless few defeat the thoughtful majority we are all doomed.

You've got no chance of reaching the top if you're just playing for money.

I'm disappearing from twitter for a while. Need a break from the bile. Local prejudice just seems to bring out the worst in some people.

A handball is when your hand touches the ball.

I was only interested in scoring goals. I wasn't interested in anything else.

Ooh, it's too ­embarrassing to share my innermost romantic secrets - although I have written Danielle the odd poem. If anything they are more comedic than romantic. They used to be well ­received but that was before she started studying Shakespeare at drama college. Now I feel so ­inept.