It will be difficult to let go but it is going to happen sooner rather than later in my case.

Looking back I find it hard to believe that I could forge a career in anything other than football but I didn't do too badly in my final exams and there were a few business-related courses that interested me.

I became more confident within myself and matured as a person and become a little bit more opinionated - maybe the lads might say a little bit too opinionated for their liking but that is just a natural progression for a player.

Arsenal's defence will be a worry going forward

A difficult decision for the referee's assistant. I wouldn't beat him up over it.

It will be difficult to let go but it is going to happen sooner rather than later in my case.

That kind of natural understanding doesn't develop naturally