If they don’t play they can always ask if they can go on loan and come back as better players. If it is difficult at our club maybe it is better to go on loan.

They are a great team and we have a lot of respect for them. But we are very confident at the minute and, on home soil, why shouldn’t we fancy our chances of getting a...

Bring on Arsenal, that’s what I say,

I thought Michael was brilliant. He basically made us tick and that allows me to do pretty much whatever I want, to bomb on as much as I want and try to create things further...

I think there’s still a way to go as the likes of Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea are still quite far ahead. But with the players Martin is bringing in and the experience we’re adding...

I wouldn’t have wanted to come here unless we were definitely pushing for a European spot. I think we’re definitely capable of that, given the squad we’ve got.

living in a goldfish bowl.

It’s about getting to know new team-mates. The more we get to know each other’s game, the better we will become,

It’s about getting to know your new team-mates. The more we get to know each other’s game, the better we will become,

I was up there for four years and had a good time, but I had hit a bit of a ceiling,

In midfield we have too many players,