I like to let my football do the talking, I'm respectful of other good teams such as Arsenal.

I had an early taste of fame. I was 20, going out with TV presenter Dani Behr and we'd have paparazzi chasing us. I'm not comfortable being photographed, though I accept it is part of the job. I had to ask myself, 'What comes first, being a celebrity or footballer?

I’d go for Scholesy as the club’s greatest ever player. I’ve seen him do things that no other player can do. The way he can control the tempo of games, and his range of passing, are both incredible. We’ve seen over the years that players just haven’t been able to get near him. And you can’t forget his goals either.

I do not wish to hide my origins, nor do I seek to make it a subject of conversation. I am what I am.

I like to let my football do the talking, I'm respectful of other good teams such as Arsenal.

Many players want to make as much money as they can and change teams for ten grand. How is that going to make much difference to their lives?

Where does it stop? You get offered money for your wedding, then for your kids, new houses, holidays... We earn enough from football and sponsorships, why do you need any more?