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

Time always seems long to the child who is waiting - for Christmas, for next summer, for becoming a grownup: long also when he surrenders his whole soul to time and I am as happy as anyone to be here. It is great to be back at my first love.

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.

Anyone who doesn't learn from Ian Rush needs shooting.

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

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.