Experience shows that after a disaster it is particularly difficult with the Americans, who appear to be quite cowardly despite their Rambo films.

Hump it, bump it, whack it! It might be a recipe for a good sex life but it won't win the World Cup.

It's said the FA chairman (Keith Wiseman) would travel 200 miles to open a biscuit tin. Why?

Every club has three types: fans, parasites and people who work their bollocks off, even ladies.

I never make forecasts but whoever wins that game will win the final.

There's none as deaf as those who won't listen. I get letters. If they are moronic, they go in the wastepaper basket, but if they are reasonable points, I try to explain. I am planning for the long-term future. I am planning for the long-term future. People say build a team not a hotel, but that argument is irrelevant. It's like fish or meat

Unfortunately much of it is frittered away on fast cars, designer clothes and an attitude to pleasure reminiscent of the 18-30 holiday packages.