Subject: Colemanballs (Page 25)

He’s very fast and if he gets a yard ahead of himself nobody will catch him.

British football commentator

That’s another nail in his afternoon.

British auto racing driver & announcer

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

He is not unused to playing in midfield, but at the same time he's not used to playing there either.

This could be a repeat of what will happen in the European games next week.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

Jim Rosenthal to an American goalie: So what’s an American doing playing in goal for Millwall.

The goalie’s reply: I’m trying to keep the ball out.

Her time is about 4.33, which she’s capable of.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

I was surprised, but I always say nothing surprises me in football.

English football player

Mabutt has now played seven consecutive games for England, this is his seventh.

English football commentator

In some ways, cramp is worse than having a broken leg.

English football player & manager

As you know, the result for City is not as bad as it sounds on paper.

It’s end to end stuff, but from side to side.

English football player & analyst

Dave Wottle has completely misjudged this race… and here comes Wottle!

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

They only count when they go in the goal.

English football player & commentator

He doesn’t know how to spell the word give up.

Australian football player

At 23, he ought to be around until 2006, if he can keep his head.

English football player & manager

If I had an argument with a player we would sit down for twenty minutes, talk about it and then decide I was right!

English football player & manager

He’s good at that, David Beckham; he’s good at kicking the ball.

English football player & manager

He just can't believe what isn't happening to him.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

I'm afraid that Francis this season has been suffering from a panacea of injury.

I never comment on referees and I’m not going to break the habit of a lifetime for that prat.

English former football player & manager