But afterwards they were just saying how proud they were. From what I gathered, Steven Gerrard agitated to get Liverpool to sign me in 2004, because he felt we had the potential to forge a partnership. I cannot imagine when I was a football player, my agent going to the media and speaking against Johan Cruyff, about this and about that. It was hard for me to admit I needed help and to admit that I was struggling without football. Mourinho has also been?accused of losing the plot by Christophe?Dugarry. And Spurs fans will be hoping it all goes swimmingly for the Dutchman, 22, in tonights EFL Cup third-round clash with Gillingham. Man City boss Pep Guardiola answers with exasperation at 'quadruple' questionGetty Images6. So, I will talk to other clubs because you never know what is going to happen. He has won a whopping 31 U-21 caps having worked his way through the age groups and more time with his parent club could help in his quest for full honours. I grew up very quickly because of the difficulties and responsibilities that I have always had.