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" In terms of the pricing of football tickets, there's no need - given the massive amount of money that's coming in now from television rights, there's no need for them to be greedy. Look after the supporters; make sure they can still afford to go and watch football. "

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" This whole 'tired footballers' and three-games-a-week thing is an absolute myth. "

" We are living in difficult times. There are a lot of people out of work - am I going to stand there and whinge? No, because I am lucky to have such a wonderful job. "

" The best, most successful managers in the modern era are those who can keep a player happy even if he is not in the team. Given the size of the squads and the use of rotation nowadays, that's tougher than it's ever been. "

" I think the important thing we have to remember about football in this country is that it is very vibrant, and it's very good to watch, not only in the flesh but also on TV, because our stadiums are full. "

" It's nice to have the power of Twitter to correct things that were incorrect. "

" I've had hundreds of requests from journalists all over the world asking me to speak about Leicester, which is astonishing. It's captured the imagination. "

" I hear it all the time in the street: 'It's the crisp bloke.' "

" The way children are taught football doesn't encourage skill; the focus is on other areas. "

" Kids are learning to play. That's why we're seeing an emergence. That's why we're seeing the Under-17s and Under-20s doing better in international football. "

" I don't feel that I'm particularly political. I'm interested in politics; I'll express my view if I feel strongly about something, but humanitarian issues, I think, are slightly different. "

" We're all concerned about sports rights being so expensive. Obviously, we are funded by the licence fee payers, so it's not always easy to compete with those who can get greater revenue. "

" It would be a great adventure for Leicester to be in the Champions League. "

" The treatment by some towards these young refugees is hideously racist and utterly heartless. What's happening to our country? "

" Football is a simple game. Twenty-two men chase a ball for 90 minutes and at the end, the Germans always win. "

" I just think to be a manager you've got to live and breathe and have this incredible enthusiasm for football, the whole thing. And while I love the game, and it's been a large part of my life, it's not the only thing in my life. "

" The only way to get to the other end of the pitch is to belt it and then belt it again. "

" People are fed up with the way things are. There is a lot of bitterness out there, a lot of anger about a lack of jobs and concerns for the next generation. "

" Feel ashamed of my generation. We've let down our children and their children. "

" We have got too many kids around the house to have a romantic meal at home. But Danielle is a fantastic cook. She does a brilliant lasagne, great roasts and a great chilli dish. She knows the way to my heart. "

" I know I could never be in a pop band. I honestly have an appalling voice. "

" I don't think there was a definite day, but it would have been around my mid-20s. I was always interested in the media side of things. When we travelled with England away, or to World Cups, I used to sit with journos while they wrote their copy. "

" Ooh, it's too embarrassing to share my innermost romantic secrets - although I have written Danielle the odd poem. If anything they are more comedic than romantic. They used to be well-received but that was before she started studying Shakespeare at drama college. Now I feel so inept. "

" The E.U. has its weaknesses, but it's been pretty good for us, and it's been pretty good for Europe, and it's kept peace. "

" When you're winning games, everyone thinks everything the manager says and does is fantastic. Then it goes the other way, and those earlier criticisms of players can backfire. "

" A couple of defeats, and you are gone - that's the danger of World Cups. "

" I think I'm expected to behave in a certain manner. "

" Basically, Walkers are putting real produce into their flavours, so the cheese and onion flavour is actually cheese and onion rather than just flavourings. "

" When I see old photos of me on the beach I don't look too bad... but it's hard trying to breathe in for such a long time when I spot the photographers! "

" This whole science thing of working out if players are a little bit tired just gives you an excuse to leave them out. "