I had to accept that I was an alcoholic, that was the main thing. I think you've got to. But I try not say that I'm an alcoholic. I prefer to say that it's a disease I've got.

I fought back, got injured again and I had to have another operation. I got down and depressed and I think I was drinking more than I should. Well, I know I was.

I would do those 2 years over and over again for the rest of my life

Then all the foreigners started coming over. I don't mind that but a lot of teams are laying out fortunes for ordinary players and that's no good for our youngsters coming through.

I'm going to do things when they are right for me.

I've had 14 bookings this season-eight of which were my fault, but seven of which were disputable.

A boy is better unborn than untaught.