As coaches, we have to give a lot of information. Too much, I think.

The most important thing is they have to know why we do things and when. A lot of players are playing intuitively, and I want them to think and know why they do something.

It was very difficult to succeed Bert van Marwijk because, two years before, he was second in the World Cup, and then he left a broken-up team behind - so that was much more difficult than you think.

I had to follow Bobby Robson at Barcelona. He had won three titles.

I speak English my way, but people understand it. You can understand everything I say, and that's the most important thing.

I criticize the media for inventing stories.

You always need the hunger to play in the first team.

I look for players who do not just score goals but provide an attacking point, linking with other players and able to see the third man as well. Van Persie is one of the best strikers around at that.

My conviction is that a full professional also wants to live professionally.

Having coached Ajax, Barcelona, the Netherlands, FC Bayern, and Manchester United like I did, it is difficult for any offer to be interesting.

The accommodation for the players to dress themselves, to change into their club shirts, are in most stadiums not so good.

Of course I have ambition to become World Champions with Oranje.

A player needs to focus on one thing to be successful, while a coach is thinking about the whole process.

Success at United doesn't depend on money but about which players we bring in.

Every player gets his time, no matter who you are.

To look at the players, to communicate with the players, to observe and to analyze - that's my job.

I believe in Manchester United.

I'm always honest.

You have to play football to entertain the fans.

I am not a dictator; I am a communicator.

Having managed in Holland, Spain, and Germany, I had always hoped for the opportunity to manage in English football and be part of English culture.

I have been privileged during my management career to have won 20 trophies, but winning the FA Cup, which is steeped in so much history, will always be one of the most special achievements of my career.

I am immensely proud to have helped United win the FA Cup for the 12th time in the club's history.

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.