The best, most successful managers in the modern era are those who can keep a player happy even if he is not in the team. Given the size of the squads and the use of rotation nowadays, that's tougher than it's ever been.

To be honest, it would have been better to watch it on Ceefax.

I try to avoid saying 'fantastic' too often and 'obviously' is a dangerous word for all broadcasters.

...an excellent player, but he [Ian Wright] does have a black side.

Every act of kindness is potent and lingers long in the heart of the recipient.

Football is a simple game. Twenty-two men chase a ball for 90 minutes and at the end, the Germans always win.

The truth is I don't feel too bad for my age. I actually have a better shape now than I used to.