Subject: Colemanballs (Page 34)

I’ve just noticed something interesting; the left and right backs have both got long sleeve shirts on.

English football player, manager & sports commentator

Mirandinha will have more shots this afternoon than both sides put together.

British football commentator

At the end of the day, the team with the most points are champions, apart from when it goes to goal difference.

English football player & commentator

We haven’t had the rub of the dice.

English football player & manager

I would like to be a mole on their dressing room wall.

English football player & manager

And he missed the goal by literally a million miles.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

She’s not [runner] Ben Johnson… but then, who is.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

Once he’s got confidence in his veins, he’s a real threat.

Irish football player & broadcaster

The Republic-of-China – back in the Olympic Games for the first time.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

Figo is as important to England as Beckham is.

English football player & announcer

Once Tony Daley opens his legs you’ve got a problem.

English football player & manager

There’s a slight doubt about only one player, and that’s Tony Adams, who won’t be playing tomorrow.

English football player & manager

Gary Neville was palpable for the second goal.

English football player & announcer

He’s on the lips of every team in world football.


It's so vital if you can win the game one-nil rather than lose it one-nil.

English football player & manager

Terry Venables has literally had his legs cut off from underneath him three times as manager.

English football player & commentator

There’s a real international flavor to this World Cup.

English football player & manager

I'll never play at Wembley again, unless I play at Wembley again.

English football player & manager

You have to remember some of these guys are playing in front of the live cameras.

British football player & broadcaster

Well Clive, it’s all about the two ‘M’s – movement and positioning.

English former football player & manager