You can get almost emotional because maybe it was a dream that I've given a little bit up on coming towards the later stage in my career. I've just turned 31 and had signed a new deal with Brentford. Of course, there's always a little chance that a miracle could happen with Brentford, but it was probably unrealistic to play Champions League with them.
More than 35 years on, it remains one of the most dramatic evenings in English football history. When Arsenal headed up to Anfield on May 26, 1989, for a match that had been pushed back a month following the Hillsborough disaster, they knew that if they beat Kenny Dalglish's Liverpool by two clear goals, they would end an 18-year title drought.
"After four unforgettable years, the time has come for me to say goodbye to this incredible club. Obviously, I have got many things to say, but the thing that I want to tell you guys the most is just thank you for the love you guys gave me."