Charlie Adam

Liverpool is such a big club, and I was fortunate to be one of a select few to have played for them. It was an amazing time.

I played in the Premier League for Blackpool and earned the right to go to a club like Liverpool.

Losing a family member is extremely difficult for anyone to take. But the normal reaction is to want to get back to your work as soon as you can.

My mum's maiden name was Dalglish, so I have Scottish blood in me.

I am a big one for subtlety and empathy. My dad was softly spoken and didn't carry his honours and accomplishments for everyone to see.

Well, I actually wrote her a letter a couple of days ago congratulating her. The tone I tried to convey in the letter is, look, you are a part of a great American historical process.