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Whether people like it or not, you have to say the Old Firm are a major part of Scottish football. I know there is a lot of resentment from other clubs about that, but it's a fact.

The thing I miss the most about Scotland is the football.

I respect the Premier League.

There are people for whom Rangers Football Club is their entire way of life.

It's ironic that the growth of Scottish nationalism has precipitated in the English the sort of hand-wringing the Scots have always done over who they are.

In England, football is a big thing to talk about, but Liverpool, it's a special place. You feel it when you make your first step.

But then I always wanted to play for Rangers. Man United is a great club and Alex Ferguson is a legend.

From my own point of view, I hope everybody would realise that people who work in Scottish football - referees included - are always under terrific scrutiny.

The Premier League is the best league in the world; it's so strong. The smaller teams love to try their chances against the big ones, and this is why the game goes back and forth. That can be strenuous, tough on you and your body, but I really love it.