Gary Speed was honourable, trustworthy and a joy to manage. He was honest, he was a role model and he was a great bloke. An avid learner, he recognised responsibility and he was always fully committed.

I'm a firm believer that if the other side scores first, you have to score twice to win.

As one door closes, another one shuts.

You can go to the pictures or read a book, but football constantly comes back into your mind. It's not a job, it's a life. It takes up your time, thoughts and energy and it can damage relationships with those around you.

Gary Speed was honourable, trustworthy and a joy to manage. He was honest, he was a role model and he was a great bloke. An avid learner, he recognised responsibility and he was always fully committed.

There’s only two types of manager. Those who’ve been sacked and those who will be sacked in then future

Managers are obsessed with the game. It's very, very difficult, if not impossible, to live a balanced lifestyle.