When I was a kid, I thought my dad was a little bit harsh with me at times. Sometimes I needed an arm around me instead of my dad telling me what I did wrong, but it obviously worked.

Throughout my career I have been pretty successful, I've played for some pretty big teams, represented my country quite a few times, and played for managers without sentiment.

My parents have been there for me, ever since I was about 7.

Every situation has changed me as a person.

Everyone's been so quick to say that I'm really thick or I haven't got a brain. People will think whatever they want to think.

Alex Ferguson is the best manager I've ever had at this level. Well, he's the only manager I've actually had at this level. But he's the best manager I've ever had.

The spotlight will always be on me, but it's something I'm learning to live with as the years go by.

I am happier now than I have ever been.

I love little kids looking up to me, young players looking up to me, respecting me.