When Dad used to laugh and smile it meant that he was content. When he was with friends and family, you know he was the most relaxed and anything he had on his mind on or off the pitch, wasn't bothering him.
If it wasn't a problem to him, it meant no problem to us and the time he did have with us, we can enjoy, especially when he was smiling and laughing.
I was always proud of Dad in everything he did and he used to tell me: ‘Do your best at everything and anything’. He set a great example for Tommy, Mum and myself on and off the pitch.
What Dad achieved as a footballer for club and country throughout his career is something I think about every day and every time I watch football. To play with and against the top players makes us as a family so proud and honoured.
Once he knew he had to retire, his passion was always to give back. He wanted to help progress teams and players, using the experience he had while playing and what he learned from the high-profile managers he played under.
I couldn't be prouder of my Dad for everything he gave to football, managing and our family
Dad set a great example for Tommy (left), Mum (middle) and myself (right) on and off the pitch
He always had that influential character and personality, therefore management after his playing career was inevitable.
As Dad was so busy on and off the pitch and in and out of the office while managing, life was hard for him to make time to spend time with us, which is what he always wanted.
Dad would never miss the opportunity to take me to footie training and matches at Wrexham F.C and he'd always do the same with Tommy and his boxing and football.
I couldn't be prouder of him as a footballer, manager and a father because he gave everything to football, managing and us.
Life without a father is always going to be difficult. It's been hard that someone that gave everything to us is not there. We relied on him for everything and he knew that. Dad took great care of Grandma and Grandad too.
He was the figure that we saw and made us knew everything was going to be alright. To then not have that sense of security and that loving family character anymore, it has made a big impact on all of us over the last 10 years.
I couldn't be prouder of him as a footballer, manager and a father (pictured left with David Batty after winning the old Football League Division One trophy in 1992)
There are many times where I just want to look at the phone and see Dad, then
