Looking back I find it hard to believe that I could forge a career in anything other than football but I didn't do too badly in my final exams and there were a few business-related courses that interested me. Votes: 12
I became more confident within myself and matured as a person and become a little bit more opinionated - maybe the lads might say a little bit too opinionated for their liking but that is just a natural progression for a player. Votes: 11
A difficult decision for the referee's assistant. I wouldn't beat him up over it. Votes: 8
I enjoyed seven years at Wimbledon and there were high and low points. Votes: 5
Arsenal's defence will be a worry going forward Votes: 3
I am hugely proud to have played for Ireland. Votes: 3
I wouldn't even mention myself in the same breath as someone like big Paul. Votes: 3
That kind of natural understanding doesn't develop naturally Votes: 3
It will be difficult to let go but it is going to happen sooner rather than later in my case. Votes: 1
I never felt I would be part of the international scene for 50 caps in my wildest dreams. Votes: 1
I find the growing intervention by the football authorities in strictly footballing matters a rather worrying trend. Votes: 0
I never felt I would get to the stage where I would to have to actively think about retiring from international football as I always thought it would pass me by. Votes: 0