I've loved George Michael for as long as I can remember. He was an absolute inspiration. Always ahead of his time.

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

I just think to be a manager you've got to live and breathe and have this incredible enthusiasm for football, the whole thing. And while I love the game, and it's been a large part of my life, it's not the only thing in my life.

I was quite good at football once, although other than that my speciality would be maths. I'm great at sudokus and find all the spin-off games pretty easy too.

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.

You can never really justify wages in the entertainment business, but it is what it is.

I know I could never be in a pop band. I honestly have an appalling voice.