There is a progression of understanding vis-à-vis pro football that varies drastically with the factor of distance --physical, emotional, intellectua….

Frank Lampard is the best ever at Chelsea and one of the best I've ever played with and against in world football today, and I think what set him apa….

I was not a very good football player when I started out..

I don't hire anybody not brighter than I am. If they're not brighter than I am, I don't need them..

I had concussions as a kid playing football and basketball, and know what it feels like and to have someone say 'Just rub some dirt on it, and get ba….

I'm too tired to speak in English..

The strength you've insisted on assigning to others is actually within yourself..

Here we are now, entertain us..

A bottle of wine begs to be shared; I have never met a miserly wine lover. The social emotions it generates are equidistant from the philatelist's so….

Football is an art form in itself. All sports are..

Baseball is the only game left for people. To play basketball, you have to be 7 feet 6 inches. To play football, you have to be the same width..

Football is a simple game based on the giving and taking of passes, of controlling the ball and of making yourself available to receive a pass. It is….

I was in the game for the love of football - and I wanted to bring back happiness to the people of Liverpool..

If a man….who’s playing in front of the public, is being well paid, and he doesn’t dedicate himself to the job, I’d be hard on him. If I could I woul….

Aim for the sky and you'll reach the ceiling. Aim for the ceiling and you'll stay on the floor..

Its great grass at Anfield, professional grass..

If you're not sure what to do with the ball, just pop it in the net and we'll discuss your options afterwards..

Of course I didn't take my wife to see Rochdale as an anniversary present. It was her birthday and would I have got married during the football seaso….

Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I assure you, it's much more serious than that..

The socialism I believe in is everybody working for the same goal and everybody having a share in the rewards. That’s how I see football, that’s how ….

I play football once or twice a week. I eat pretty healthy. I'm in fairly good shape most of the time..