We’ve had some great players at this club in my 20 years, but he’s up with the best.

I’m in love with football, but I just needed to recapture that strength to train and play. So many people helped me along the way that I’m afraid to leave anyone out. Above all, though, I want to mention the help of my medical team that has been working alongside me for the past two years.

There have been a few players described as the new George Best over the years, but this is the first time its been a compliment to me.

When you’ve got a player who does what he does at that pace this late in the game than you know you’ve got an invaluable talent.

I feel endless need to LEARN, to IMPROVE, to EVOLVE, not only to please the coach and the fans, but also to feel SATISFIED with myself

We are about creating a new wave of talent. We are the Manchester United of kitchens now. Am I playing full-time in the kitchen? I am a player-coach.