As a young kid, I wasn't really interested at that stage - getting financial advice was far from my mind. I was focused on playing football. But I got onboard with this financial adviser and I heeded his advice, and that was my smartest money decision.

To say that I haven't been motivated to play is absolute nonsense.

Houllier did what he had to do – I’m not the first person to be treated like a disposable commodity

It sounds mercenary and it smacks of rats leaving the sinking ship. But get real, when everyone is bailing out, you don't want to be the last man standing.

The money I try and earn is for my family. It's not for me. It's always about my family.

A goal is a goal no matter which end it goes in. I'm pleased to get off the mark again.

I don't want people losing respect for me as a player. I want to go out in every game and perform to the highest level. I have no retirement plans. I've had a lot of injuries but I want to continue playing.