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Footballers are the most vulnerable people. They exude confidence, but inside, they're so lacking in confidence. They know they can lose form or be injured. This profession is so insecure, you wouldn't believe it.

Footballers are an easy target. They are offered big lines of credit. Every sport is vulnerable; it's such a big gambling industry, and there are problems with syndicates in other countries.

Footballers do get a hard time, and there is a lot of generalization going on. When you get to meet players and know them as lads, it's always a bit different.

With good coaching, proper motivation and the right club structure with organic growth, you can achieve an awful lot in football.

As a footballer, you just have to try to learn what you've done bad and what I could do good.

I just want people to see me as a hard-working footballer and someone who is passionate about the game.

Footballers from the street are more important than trained coaches.

I have always maintained a high level of fitness, and that is why I am still able to handle the demands of playing in the Premiership. People have always commented on my fitness, and it's something I pride myself on.

Any strengthening of the squad, in a League and Champions League which demands so much, is a good thing because you need many top quality players.

I've always wanted to be a footballer, and I've always believed that's the path I was going to go down.