David Brooks - every time I see him, I like him. He breaks lines, runs beyond, and I like him a lot.

I do have to pinch myself at times when I look back at some of the things I have achieved. I really do.

I can understand failure: I've failed loads of times in my life; it's not a problem. I've never feared it, because it's a part of life.

I've got belief that the Newcastle fans know how much I want to play for them.

I don't like the Italian approach. I don't want to be involved in that kind of football.

I want to make sure that I am always ready: that if I step off the bench, I will make a contribution, then be given my chance.

If someone labels you, it is very hard to shake it off.

I've kept my nose clean when I've been asked to to play out of position, and I've done it.

I had a very good upbringing, which I'm eternally grateful for.

In the past, before games, I would near enough make myself ill. Nerves and stuff.