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I feel sympathy for the working class lad. I’ve always championed about ticket prices and try to equate that to people’s salaries.
In England, it’s a rare thing to see a player smoking but, all in all, I prefer that to an alcoholic. The relationship with alcohol is a real problem in English football and, in the short term, it’s much more harmful to a sportsman. It weakens the body, which becomes more susceptible to injury.
Football management is such a pressurised thing – horseracing is a release. I’m also learning to play the piano – I’m quite determined – it’s another release from the pressure of my job.
If I have my health I can carry on. There will be a point when I do quit but I have absolutely no idea when that is.