MANUEL PELLEGRINI

When I started to be a coach, I expected a lot - maybe too much - in terms of physical approach, tactics, and technique. There was too little emphasis on human relationships.

Yaya is a great player, a top player that plays in every part of the role.

Cristiano's strength always gives the team a boost in every way.

To be the coach of Real Madrid is an honour, and every coach has pride in that. However, one is also subjected to a wide range of critiques - some just, but others not. But when the criticism deteriorates into insults, which has happened many times, I don't appreciate that.

You always depend on what the owners think of the job you are doing.

I've changed my character 100 per cent; if not, I could never have become a manager.

I went to Villarreal for 30% less than I could have earned in Mexico.

This hunger of triumph is fundamental in order to get results.

From a personal perspective, I try never to go back to a club where I have already coached.

When I live in a country, I always try to learn about the country - not just England, the U.K. as a whole - so I will stay here some days to do something different.

I enjoy England and enjoy the Premier League.

I am sure that the important managers always want to work here in the Premier League.

I don't believe in projects of more than three years.

My first experience out of my country was Ecuador. That was a very good option for me. To know how you can develop your coaching style or your personality being away and being alone, that is not easy.

It's very difficult to have the same motivation in the season after you've won two trophies.

I have enough problems trying to manage a team, without managing the FA.

I never knew a manager that didn't have pressure.

I like new experiences. It's one of the reasons I went to China.

The Bernabeu faithful doesn't want a similar style to Barca. They want a more direct style of football.

It is impossible for you to be remembered as a great team if you do not win the Champions League.

The most difficult thing is football is to give the ball to a player that has the same colour shirt.

Playing every day with important players is good for a young player: you are always learning from experienced players.

I had no interest in continuing with Real Madrid in the way that we were working.

I think that, as a manager and as a player, you must always be motivated.

Always at Goodison Park, Everton is a very good team.