He's got great credentials by winning the World Cup, but he did it with Brazil - my granny could probably have managed Brazil to World Cup success.

Wouldn't it be lovely if death gave us a day's notice so giants like George Michael could see how much they were revered and adored.

Congratulations to Thierry Henry on a truly wonderful career. One of the great footballers of our time and a top bloke. Bonne chance.

When you're winning games, everyone thinks everything the manager says and does is fantastic. Then it goes the other way, and those earlier criticisms of players can backfire.

Ageing footballers never lose their commitment; they just lose their pace

Footballers are more likely to work better if they get a pat on their back from the boss. A knife in the back is never the answer.

Chris Hughton has been sacked by Norwich. Now? With 5 games to go? Utterly bonkers!