Subject: Colemanballs (Page 32)

Football games turn on things that are done by players.

Scottish football player

… and tonight we have the added ingredient of Kenny Dalglish not being here.

English football commentator

Moutinho using his weight there – all 5’ 7” of it.

English football player, manager & sports commentator

Ardilies always says “If you’re confident you’re always totally different to the player that’s lacking confidence.”

English football player

Their football was exceptionally good – and they played some good football.

British football commentator

They’ll perhaps finish in the top three; I can’t see them finishing any higher.

English football player, coach & manager

Will he score here? Yes!

English football player & manager

Germany are a very difficult team to play… they had 11 internationals out there today.

Irish football player

This game could go either way… or it could be a draw.

Scottish football player

It's always very satisfying to beat Arsenal, as indeed Arsenal would admit.

English football player

It’s real end-to-end stuff, but unfortunately it’s all up at Forest’s end.

English football player & commentator

We signed to play until the day we died, and we did.

English football player

I’d be surprised if all 22 players are on the field at the end of the game – one’s already been sent off.

English football player

Leeds have only had one shot on target, which may well have been the goal.

British football player

The World Cup is every four years, so it’s going to be a perennial problem.

English football player & sportscaster

Senna’s car is absolutely unique, apart from the one following, which is identical.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

He’s not going to adhere himself to the fans.

English football player & manager

I don't read the papers, I don't gamble, I don't even know what day it is! 

Real Madrid are like a rabbit in the glare of the headlights in the face of Manchester United’s attacks; but this rabbit comes with a suit of armor in the shape of two precious away goals.

Irish sportscaster

I've never wanted to leave. I'm here for the rest of my life, and hopefully after that as well.

Giggs came in from the left hand right.

(1946 – 2005) Irish professional football player