I first reported to our Marlins spring training complex in Jupiter as well as the other draft picks to receive physicals and to sign contracts. From there I flew to Jamestown, NY to play for the Jamestown Jammers.

My favorite team growing up was the Cincinnati Reds. Living within 10 minutes of the ball park I went to as many games as possible growing up as long as they didn't conflict with my baseball schedule.

Football needs its roots, it needs its connection with the supporters. But those in charge seem to think they can do without them.

In club football you have your players and staff with you all the time, preparing for two games a week, you know them inside out, you have a discipline over them.

The ambition of an England manager should be to become England manager.

You go to Holland, France, Germany, every community, the tiniest village, they have magnificent, pristine sports facilities.

Shearer could be at 100% fitness, but not peak fitness.