“Of course, it was not the best response…” Correct, it was the response of a bully when no grownups are around.

“but I grew up in the street….” And if you were still living there, your bad attitude would be understandable. But now you’re supposed to be a grownup–even a role model–a job at which you are failing miserably.

“…and when I am attacked, I defend myself and when you fight, there are no rules.” Said the animal that doesn’t respect rules. Captain Clueless: there are rules on the pitch, and rules in society. You obey few of either. And have made your manager look like a numpty for supporting your supposed rehabilitation.

Don’t sit by the phone waiting for that England call-up, either.

Yeah, he’s an adult and should know when to just shut up – but that aside, there’s nothing crazy or stupid there. He is who he is and pretty much everyone knows it.