Wherever I go, the club is never to stay on the same square on the board: they have to move up. I don't know if it's coincidence, some calling, or destiny - but whatever it is, it's the story of my life.

They call me The Tinkerman. Wherever I go people say 'Ah ha, there is The Tinkerman.'

I hear what they're saying. I ask my English tutor, 'What is this word 'tinkerer?''

I do not have much time for relaxation, but when I can, I like to read.

Rebuilding has always been one of my specialities from the time I started with young players at Cagliari.

My wife is the expert, but I like art particularly. I like Van Gogh.

I love the English spirit because when I was a player, I was an Englishman: I was fighting, and you had to kill me if you wanted to win.

Everyone's second team in Italy is Leicester. In Thailand, the first team is Leicester. I've received letters from Paraguay, Uruguay, Brazil - everywhere 'Leicester, Leicester, what a legend.'

When we won the title, I received gifts and cards, bottles of wine, and Champagne. When I was sacked, my house was full.

I am a loyal man.

All managers are under pressure. It's our life, always. It's about how we manage the pressure, the victory, we have to manage everything, even me - the bookmakers put me under pressure every time!

Mourinho is a fantastic manager, intelligent, clever. He is OK.

We work so hard. Everyone does, but only one can win.

I am the Thinkerman, not Tinkerman!

Words are fine, but the most important thing is what happens on the pitch.

If I continue to work as a coach, it is because my passion and love for football, for the players, is still there.

I try to forget the past.

For me, it is important to stay close to my players.

It is important to understand the philosophy of the city and country.

I remember when I was first time in Serie A, we were down the bottom, no one was speaking about Cagliari. And we were safe, one day before the final match. With Parma, we went down, but we were positive right to the end. There are the little details, but you have to continue.

All the time, I said to my players, 'I don't care about the name on the badge or the name of the opponents.'

My idea about football is to play well, but even if you can't always play well, one thing I want is your character, your spirit. That is all I can ask of you.

What is important is to find the best solution for your players.

I want to be strong because you believe in me. You have to trust me. I give my knowledge to you. That is my philosophy.