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• Arsenal winning the Champions League would be a nightmare. It would be horrific if we finished fourth and weren't in it, watching some team from one of those tiny little countries playing in the Champions League.
  • On the battle between Tottenham and Arsenal for the 4th Champion's League spot (season 2005/2006)

• Everyone saw what happened and I think I did really well to hold myself back. I really don't think he realises how strong I am. Otherwise he wouldn't approach me with headbutts and everything.
  • After Arsene Wenger confronted him on the touchline at Highbury

• Everyone tells you that Tottenham Hotspur is his favourite club when he comes to the club, and everybody knows he's lying.

• Frank [Arnesen] asked me first to be the head coach, and then he said "yeah, well we need a big name" so they get another fellow in, and that was ok with me because I knew I only had to wait 'til January.
  • On his appointment as head coach of Tottenham

• I am not a liar! Irrespective of all the rights and wrongs of the situation, I don't think a manager should behave like that.
  • After Arsene Wenger accused him of lying

• I wouldn't swap Jermain Defoe for Miss World, but he would probably swap me for her.