I am not a man of many words, but I can honestly say that playing football is all I have ever wanted to do and to have had such a long and successful career at Manchester United has been a real honour. This was not a decision that I have taken lightly but I feel now is the right time for me to stop playing. To have been part of the team that helped the Club reach that 19th title is a great privilege.

Yes I am finally hanging up my boots for good.

At every opportunity, I wanted to play football.

I dont like compliments. I prefer criticism..then I can prove those people wrong.

Nobody has ever had to go off following one of my tackles and nobody has broken their leg.

There have been so many outstanding players I've had as team-mates, but if I had to choose I'd choose Giggsy, he can do anything.

When it's over I just want to be able to look in the mirror and say, 'Well, you were a half-decent player.'