I had a lot of success, of course, but whatever was achieved was due to a group effort on the part of all the players.

When I left Dortmund, I said it's not important what people think when you come in but what they think when you leave.

Bad performances can happen and are not that serious - even with new players. You can't, say, sell him, get a new one.

I have a philosophy. I was convinced of it, and by winning trophies in four countries, I proved the philosophy worked.

In Spain, I'd taken Villarreal to league runners-up and the quarter-final and then semi-final of the Champions League.

Patrick Vieira is 6 foot 4, and he starts having a go at Gary Neville, so I said 'come on have a go at me,' that's it.

Expectation builds the one thing you must have when you get to a new stadium when it's built, which is a winning team.

I was never blessed with any real ability but I loved the game and made up for anything I lacked with sheer hard work.

Messi not scoring? Great players aren't only great because of goals. If they don't score, they offer goals to teammates

I want to be strong because you believe in me. You have to trust me. I give my knowledge to you. That is my philosophy.

For example, Michael Jordan earns $100million a year but continues to play basketball and remains a modest human being.

The players don't sit in there and think, 'We have to make the Champions League.' They want to play well in every game.

What is the definition of the 'between player'? I have never heard of it, and I have been around for quite a few years.

The wind can be quite extreme in England. We are not familiar with that in Germany, and you have to keep things simple.

It's not hard at all to make the switch from United to Oranje. For a manager, it's totally different than for a player.

I'm very happy about what I did in Manchester. I love the Manchester City supporters, and I had a fantastic experience.

When I played, sometimes we would have one game in a week; now there are no free moments, no time, not even for family.

We live in a world that builds people's expectations so high, so when the downside comes there is a knee-jerk reaction.

Historically almost every team I've managed has returned from even just a five-day break with improved physical output.

If we go out there and do our best every game, then I will take my chances that the results will be more good than bad.

My days tend to be packed, but I wouldn't have it any other way. I enjoy my work, and it is a privilege to do what I do.

You always want to win games and to develop the team, so it's very important that you have encouragement from your fans.

My dad was Dublin born and bred - a Dublin boy - but he always pushed me to play for what was Wales Under-15s in my day.

When we won the title, I received gifts and cards, bottles of wine, and Champagne. When I was sacked, my house was full.

The last thing I'd ever want to see is another manager being sacked. I certainly don't like the phrase 'sacking season.'

Your reputation doesn't stand for anything. You have to come and try to get up and show you're capable of doing the job.

You can't say my team aren't winners. They've proved that by finishing fourth, third and second in the last three years.

Arsene Wenger has not just brought success to Arsenal. He is a very creative manager, producing almost fantasy football.

The Champions League is special. You play at a higher level, so you have to be very focused and have greater motivation.

To win the Champions League for a second time or even to have been in three finals and won two of them is a bit special.

When you create circumstances together, when you try everything, then you can lose. But you need to show the importance.

You will always miss chances, but you can't do anything about them once they've gone. It's always about the next chance.

I thrive on the pressure. I love it. I love the fear factor that goes with it. Perhaps it's strange, but that's just me.

It had not crossed my mind, but maybe it has Mourinho's because that is what Chelsea did two seasons ago to Xabi Alonso.

My main aim is to finish as high up the top of the Premier League as possible. I have the ability to help teams survive.

If there is one thing that runs through all Geordies, from grandmas to small children, it is a love of Newcastle United.

To be persistent and to have courage is important to get through difficult times and to achieve what you want to achieve.

I've been fortunate enough to work with lots of really good players, so it would be disrespectful to single out the best.

You have to do a lot of planning, certainly in football. We watch the opposition three or four times before we play them.

We have to remember, Mourinho worked at Barcelona. He has good memories of Barcelona. The club did well when he was here.

Journalist: 'Have you received any death threats?' Harry Redknapp: 'Only from the wife when I didn't do the washing up!'.

I don't fear the sack, but I take results home with me. And when I don't win... I am no use to anybody because I get low.

I'd say that individuals are respected who stick to their convictions instead of doing whatever happens to be in fashion.

When you win the title, you have a great few days, and then it's gone; you're already looking forward to the next season.

You have to adapt to different teams and different players, but you have try to maintain your discipline and score goals.

I'm sorry to see Balotelli waste his talent the way he does, but I think he can keep people entertained by scoring goals.

I'd like to meet god. Not to question it, just to have a peak at what it is. I say 'it' because we don't know what it is.

There are scientists who will tell you that spirit, because it can’t be measured, doesn’t exist. Bollocks. It does exist.

Those that say it is the taking part and not the winning that is important are, for me, wrong. It is the other way round.

Statistics and numbers are no good unless you have good people to analyse and then interpret their meaning and importance.

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