I think, always, the form of the players is a decisive factor. And a game-plan and the referee. He can influence the game. And in a derby, a cool head is also very important.
The Manchester Derby is bigger and more important than El Classico.
The Merseyside derby games are unique in the city.
That was always special, playing Manchester United. I loved the feeling of the derby, that pressure, the atmosphere around it. And I did have some good matches there, didn't I?
Playing in the Manchester derby definitely helped me.
Every derby is special, especially the atmosphere on the stands.
It's something you dream of. It's very special to play in the Merseyside derby and, especially, win.
In England, there are big games but nothing like the Clasico. Manchester United versus Liverpool is a really great match, probably the best over there. But Barcelona-Madrid is different to any other game in the world.
The derby d'Italia is a very difficult match, five out of five on the scale.
A hat trick in a derby is a special thing.
Argentina against Brazil is the most important derby between national teams.
When you ran out the tunnel at the old Easter Road for a derby game, you'd get a spittal right on the back of your head. They were spitting on you as you ran out, which actually helped get you going. It was some place.
