Paul Gascoigne

“I never refused an autograph, never refused to buy someone a drink. Now I'm learning to say I've got other things on, instead of doing it and wondering why.”

“I like to help create team spirit in the dressing room. I feel that I've got loads of love to give.”

“Then all the foreigners started coming over. I don't mind that but a lot of teams are laying out fortunes for ordinary players and that's no good for our youngsters coming through.”

“If the fans want me out, I'll put my hands up and leave. Like a proper man. I won't make excuses, I'll leave.”

“I know as a manager you have to abide by the chairman's decisions. But his decisions were this team, that team, this player, that player. The chairman is a control freak.”

“Well, I did know - but I just wanted the day to pass and the next day to come and then I wanted that one to pass. It was a horrible cycle. I felt so close to having to pack the game in.”

“I take responsibility for myself and what I do now.”

“Hopefully everybody will just let me get on with my life. I'm going to.”