Players have responsibilities, because, whether they like it or not, they are public figures. They have to be aware that the people who come to the ground spend fortunes in relation to what they earn.

To me, the team is more important than any individual member of the squad, and the players have to realise that and accept that my priority is to pick a side with the best possible chance of winning each match.

Liverpool players must play like a lion, give his all. There must be determination, commitment and resolve to be a Liverpool player.

You can't say my team aren't winners. They've proved that by finishing fourth, third and second in the last three years.

I want to keep an English heart to the team. I believe in that. Michael Owen is that. Never think Michael is afraid of anything.

I used to stand on the Kop when I was here in 1969. The atmosphere and passion on the pitch as well as the terraces was intoxicating and Liverpool became part of me from that day on.

We don't destroy our heroes today when we worshipped them yesterday.