Subject: Colemanballs (Page 27)

There’s Bergkamp standing on the halfway line, with his hands on his hips, flailing his arms about.

English football player & announcer

He won the bronze medal in the 1976 Olympics so he’s used to being out in front.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

Bobby Robson must be thinking of throwing some fresh legs on.

English soccer commentator

And Wigan Athletic are certain to be promoted barring a mathematical tragedy.

British football commentator

They’ve probably played better than they’ve ever done for a few weeks.

British football commentator

We had a lovely meal. Lovely. We had a big steak with all the tarnishings.

If you keep asking me questions, I will continue to find excuses.

Scottish football player & manager

They get to about 30 yards out and then everything goes square and a bit pedantic.

Scottish football player & analyst

I'm not going to make it a target but it's something to aim for.


Unfortunately, we keep kicking ourselves in the foot.

England football player

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

We estimate, and this isn’t an estimation, that Greta Waitz is 80 seconds behind.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

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

English football player & analyst

Walk on water? I know most people out there will be saying that instead of walking on it, I should have taken more of it with my drinks. They are absolutely right.

English football player & manager

… but Arsenal are quick to credit Bergkamp with laying on 75% of their nine goals.

… the Derby fans walking home absolutely silent in their cars.

Scottish football player & broadcaster

One of the great unknown champions because very little is known about him.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

They [Manchester United] are breathing down the heels of Liverpool now.

television sports presenter & executive

I’ve got a gut feeling in my stomach…

It was that game that put the Everton ship back on the road.

English soccer commentator

The goal that Charlton scored has aroused Arsenal.

Irish football player