I hate talking about football. I just do it, you know?

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

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

Maybe if I'd not been able to kick a ball it would have been different, but I doubt it because all my mates are decent blokes now, just normal fellas with families.

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

Houllier couldn’t deal with players expressing any anger or questioning any of his decisions

The treble parade would have been the most perfect moment of my footballing life, but for the two people standing behind me, clearly already plotting their next move.