Nonsense! I've kicked every ball, headed out every cross. I once scored a hat-trick; One was lucky, but the others were great goals.

'He has football in his blood,' the disappointed scout complained. 'You may be right,' Shankly said, 'but it hasn't reached his legs yet.'

It was the most difficult thing in the world. When I went to tell the chairman, it was like walking to the electric chair. That's the way it felt.

Don't worry, Alan. At least you'll be able to play close to a great team!