It has turned out to be an annus horribilis.

Let us not take ourselves too seriously. None of us has a monopoly on wisdom.

To all those who have suffered as a consequence of our troubled past I extend my sincere thoughts and deep sympathy. With the benefit of historical hindsight we can all see things which we would wish had been done differently or not at all.

I believe that there is a great fear in our generation of being labeled as priggish.

Cowards falter, but danger is often overcome by those who nobly dare.

Football's a difficult business and aren't they prima donnas. But it's a wonderful game.

I have to be seen to be believed.