Edwin van der Sar

It's always difficult if you're coming into a new club and new league, especially the English one. It's a very demanding one, can be a very tough one.

At Ajax, we have a certain philosophy that is sometimes more important than winning - the development of players.

I share a special bond with Ajax. I think we are a special club. And we're known for our philosophy around the world.

I always said I wanted to finish my career back at Ajax, but I didn't think I was going to play for so long at such a high level, so that's not going to happen now.

My career record was 5-2 in penalty shootouts.

I have won things in my career, and people ask why that's not enough. But there can always be more.

I was in two successive European finals early in my career, so initially, you think that sort of thing is going to happen regularly. Then suddenly, it dries up, and before you know it, 13 years have passed before you get your next chance.

Off the field, Ronaldo was also focusing on everything extensively, such as resting up properly and strengthening his body. After training sessions, he would often work on his free-kicks and then come to me and say, 'Edwin, can you go in goal?'

Nothing can replicate the thrill of making a great save at an away ground, or hearing your own fans cheering you, or the atmosphere when you score a goal or win a big game.

Jean Tigana wants to go to the top with Fulham, and I like that ambition.

Every flaw you have or lapse of concentration can cost you a goal, so you have to be on your toes every minute of the game.

We need a solution for European football. You need to help smaller clubs in European competitions get the right distribution of money so they can invest in coaches and attract talent for the level they can play at.