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

I got eight O-levels at school...zero in every subject.

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.

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?

I've learnt and I just want to be respected for what I've achieved on the pitch. I know I haven't achieved much off it but I do know I've given pleasure to people watching me play football over the years.

I take responsibility for myself and what I do now.

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.