Subject: Colemanballs (Page 16)

Kicked wide of the goal with such precision.

Irish television & radio commentator

Oh, he had an eternity to play that ball, but he took too long over it.

English football commentator

I wouldn’t be surprised if this game went all the way to the finish.

Scottish football player

Wilkins sends an inch perfect pass to no one in particular.

British commentator

There goes Juantorena down the back straight, opening his legs and showing his class.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

It’s one of the greatest goals ever, but I’m surprised that people are talking about it being the goal of the season.

British football player

One of Asa’s great qualities is not scoring goals.

I'd have to be Superman to do some of the things I'm supposed to have done, I've been at six different places at six different times.

(1946 – 2005) Irish professional football player

That was only a yard away from being an inch-perfect pass.

One moment I’m playing soccer and the next – whack – I wake up in hospital unconscious.

Scottish football player & broadcaster

Being given chances, and not taking them. That's what life is all about.

English soccer commentator

I saw him kick the bucket over there which suggests he’s not going to be able to continue.

English football player & analyst

I’ve told the players to win so that I can have the cash to buy some new ones.

British comedian

He was on the six-yard line, just two yards away from the goal.

Scottish football player, writer & broadcaster

…and now the Northern Ireland Manager, Billy Bingham, will have to put his thinking boots on.

They’re in pole position, ie 3rd position, for the Champions’ League.

English football player & announcer

If United get through, they’ll play Chelsea or Liverpool, in an all-Premiership tie, which is also an all-English tie, and also an all-British tie.

English football player, manager & sports commentator

At the end of the day, the Arsenal fans demand that we put eleven players on the pitch.

They can crumble as easily as ice cream in this heat.

In a year’s time, he’s a year older.

British football commentator

That’s down to one thing, fitness and organization.