I think coaches who don't coddle but praise players when they deserve it get the best results.
I can't fault my players. We created a lot of chances but we missed out on a victory because of the woodwork and goalkeeper Bonano, who did very well.
Best football player I played against? I think Messi. He killed us.
Nicky Shorey is the provider but Shane Long has made this all on his own
The foreign players seem to be reveling in the European games and they've put in some massive performances for us. (on Liverpool)
I speak very highly of Jim Thome. Not only is he a great player, but he's a great individual.
I enjoy the football, I really love our kickarounds. I would say Chris Woakes is the best - a real Rolls-Royce midfielder. He gets himself around and he's got a silky touch. He's the main man.
I need to give a special mention to Declan Rice, I think he's going to go to the top.
Zlatan has been fantastic. He's one of the best characters I've played with.
Salah? He's a good player.
Love that guy, and you can't say enough good things about Brandin Cooks.
Josh McEachran is a great player.
Everybody at Barcelona loves Messi. They can't speak highly of him.
When you have a guy like Chris Paul, who's the best point guard in the world, saying I should be an All-Star, and other coaches and players coming up to me and saying I should be an All-Star, it's an unbelievable compliment.
