My Antarctic expedition is just about doable, just feasible and that's what is exciting to me. If I knew it was possible, if I knew I could do it without too much bother, I wouldn't be interested.

Expeditions are escapism. The stuff that we're normally concerned about just doesn't matter out there. Tax returns, gas bill, none of it. Life becomes very simple, it's about moving in a certain direction - north if you're going north - staying warm and not getting eaten. That's it.

When I'm skiing, I listen to electronic music. It's repetitive and let's me get into a groove and crank out the miles.

I've diced with death the most cycling around London. Black cabs are far more dangerous than polar bears.

I am fortunate to be on board with one of India's top sports management group.

The truest definition of faith is having the belief you're going somewhere that you can't see, whether it's religion or football or learning to ride a bike.

The job of arguing with the umpire belongs to the manager, because it won't hurt the team if he gets thrown out of the game.

Everyone makes mistakes, but when players or managers make mistakes, they are all accountable and have to take responsibility. When I talk about referees, you wonder, 'Can I say this?' You have to be careful - but they are the only group in the world of football who are treated like that.