Pires has got something about him, he can go both ways depending on who’s facing him.

I’ve enjoyed my time in the game, whether it be managing Luton in the top flight, taking Spurs to Wembley or, as director of football, pinpointing players such as Jermain Defoe, Paul Robinson and Robbie Keane with real sell-on value.

I was inbred into the game by my father.

There’s too much – I don’t know what the word is – scientology in the game.

Eighty per cent of teams who score first in matches go on to win them. But they may draw some – or occasionally lose.

He’s had a lovely career for the talent he’s got.

I’m not too sure how much you get for winning the Champion’s League, but it’s definitely 10 million euros.

Preki quite literally only has the one foot.

I feel like a drunken man who doesn’t have a drink.

Of course, Steven Gerrard is one of only a few Liverpool players who never get left out by Rafa; and even he doesn’t always get picked.