186 Quotes by Gordon Strachan

I think Alex and I can both switch off as managers, and we both understand that someone has to lose. Sometimes the problem is how you handle it after the game, as a winner and a loser. That can be difficult when it is someone close to you.

His arrival saw us kicking on again. He and Neil Lennon getting together in midfield was a big thing for our team.

But I remember playing in a team which won ten games on the trot but ended up fourth. I am not saying they're going to do that, but it can happen.

Honestly, I have had more trouble with blackheads.

He's the one who does our talking at the back and he's maturing all the time. Guys like Stephen are one of the reasons you become a coach.

If I'd spoken to the media about him, it could have been misinterpreted by Roy. I only wanted to speak to him about it. I sat down with him for two hours when we met and if Roy thought there was anything in my body language which said I didn't really want him, then he wouldn't be here.

I don't think there will be too much of a problem getting a work permit. I spoke to the player and he loved it here and we will try to make an arrangement to keep it ongoing.

I asked Tony if he'd seen anything and he said he hadn't either,

I don't think the squad we have at the moment is conducive to the number of games we'll play next season.