"I enjoyed seven years at Wimbledon and there were high and low points."

"He was a fantastic player, but the thing that impressed me most about Paul was his manner off the pitch. He was always very humble about his achievements and had a lot of time for the paying public and people in general."

"I am hugely proud to have played for Ireland."

"I never felt I would be part of the international scene for 50 caps in my wildest dreams."

"I definitely want to be involved but only while I think I can make a contribution and I make a difference."

"It will be difficult to let go but it is going to happen sooner rather than later in my case."