Gordon Strachan As a player he was voted Scottish Footballer of the Year in 1980 and in 1992 he won the English Footballer of the Year award becoming the only man to pick up the honour on both sides of the border. He won his first Scottish cap in 1980 against Northern Ireland, was a member of the World Cup squads in both 1982 and 1986, and won his 50th and final cap against Finland in 1992. After retiring from the pitch he moved into management. Claiming he wanted to take a break from football on February 13 it was announced that he was to part company with Southampton football club after two and a half years at the helm. Renowned for his dry wit and passion for the game the following are a selection of his finest moments when talking to reporters.
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