Although you have had a successful career,
looking back are there some things you would
you change or have done differently.
I have enjoyed a great career. Football has been very good to
me, whether as a player or coach. If I look back on my playing
career I think I could certainly have had more self
belief. I was too critical of myself, which obviously is not good
and on many occasions I have spoken to young players who
are coming through, telling them not to be so hard
on themselves and have more belief in their ability. I think that
self doubt originated from being plucked out of Queens Park
which was an amateur club and suddenly playing with a
massive club like Everton. It was a huge step up and there was
a need in me to keep proving myself every day to the manager,
the coaching staff and the players. This attitude definitely
affected me, even though I had a really good career.
When I. Look back at my coaching career, which is in contrast
to my playing career. I have always felt comfortable coaching
and feel that I am good at it. That’s not me being bigheaded
butI feel really comfortable on the training field regardless of
the level of player I am working with. Possibly my biggest
regret, although it may be too late now, is that I didn’t stay in
management after leaving Sheffield Wednesday. I enjoy
management and the challenge it presents. Overall I look back
to my days as a Queens Park player and what I have achieved
since with a sense of pride.
" I would have
accepted the
Norwich job if it
had been offered
to me"