Some players are criticised for having no loyalty. Well, I wanted to go back home and play for the club I supported. I don't think that's a crime.

When I was a young boy I wanted to play for Newcastle United, I wanted to wear the number nine shirt and I wanted to score goals at St James' Park. I've lived my dream and I realise how lucky I've been to have done that.

The managers are getting paid very well by their respective clubs to do a job for their clubs not the country they are working in.

I have had interviews and got close to taking a managerial job. I would consider going back into football.

He's come in and, along with some other young players, has been a breath of fresh air at this club.

You can take 100 penalties in training, but when you go out on that pitch in front of all those people and the television cameras, it's completely different.