1. You drew 0-0 at Leicester. Could the result not have been better?

Yes, because we created some chances but Leicester are facing relegation and played 11 men behind the ball. We played most of the game in their half but didn't really find an opening.

2. In the second half, you had a shot and Alan Shearer missed from one of your crosses?

He missed the unmissable but there were other chances, too. Getting a point wasn't as bad as all that. As the game wore on, we could honestly have got all three points, it was just one of those days*

3. What did Bobby Robson think?

He wanted the three points. Because Man Utd have recovered in such an impressive manner, we needed to win in order to stay in touch with them. They are playing a game against Liverpool tonight that is being brought forward and the ideal result for us would be a draw.

4. From your point of view, how did you feel?

I'm feeling better and better. I've no more muscular problems and it really does me good to be able to play without having to listen to my body. I can enjoy myself on the pitch and can strike the ball, as you saw on the weekend on the telly. All I need to do now is notch up some games to get match fit and score goals.

5. The Championship is very tight, with only five points separating the top 5 sides. It looks like the Championship will be won by elimination and you can't lose matches.

Absolutely. It's a case of who will crack first. To stay in touch, it's absolutely vital not to lose. Manchester United are on excellent form and I know it will be very hard.

6. You're currently in Montpellier. When will you go back to training?

On Thursday. As I'm suspended for the Cup game this weekend, the manager gave me 4 days off. We play Peterbrough in the 4th round of the Cup. With the 5th yellow of the season that I received ten days ago, I'm suspended so they will have to play without me.

-- Anonymous, January 22, 2002

Answers

Nice to see that Bobby is aiming for the top whatever he says in public.

-- Anonymous, January 22, 2002

What was the * for Dougal? Did you have a comment to make or was it a typo?? Perhaps a comment on Lolo daring to criticise Big Al??

-- Anonymous, January 22, 2002

Cheers dougal.

-- Anonymous, January 22, 2002

Well, he's hardly criticising him, is he?

-- Anonymous, January 22, 2002

I think that's the universal symbol for a Gallic shrug Screacher. Or is that ^0^?

-- Anonymous, January 23, 2002