I'll tell you the truth; I had a double brandy before the game but, before, it used to be four bottles of whisky. Not any more. I was fine. I had a glass of wine after the game. But it was just a mouthful.

I don't really do pranks any more. I have a laugh in the dressing room here, where it's safe, and the guys don't go to the papers and tell them what I've done.

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].

What is the world coming to when you get a red card and get fined two weeks' wages for calling a grown man a wanker?

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 like to help create team spirit in the dressing room. I feel that I've got loads of love to give.