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 don't know whether I will drink again in my life but I didn't drink yesterday, I am not drinking today and I'll try not to drink again tomorrow.

I know I would have had a lot more trophies in my cabinet if I went with him [Sir Alex Ferguson].

If I want to be a better person for whoever is in my life, I have to learn.

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 a better person now, and not only that - I'm a better man

If you're fortunate to have talent and getting paid for something you love doing. All you've got to do is perform for 90 minutes.