Subject: Colemanballs (Page 6)

I’ve had 14 bookings this season – 8 of which were my fault, but 7 of which were disputable.

English football player

That’s the fastest time ever run – but it’s not as fast as the world record.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

Even when he’s changed the system from the 4-3-3 to the 4-3-2, he’s used the same players.


The problem with you, son, is that all your brains are in your head.

Scottish football player & manager

If you’re going to score one goal or less, you’re not going to get your victories.

English football player & analyst

In terms of the Richter Scale this defeat was a force eight gale.

He never fails to hit the target… but that was a miss.

British football commentator

52,000 people here at Maine Road tonight, but my goodness me, it seems like 50,000

British commentator

I don't know if that result's enough to life Birmingham off the bottom of the table, although it'll certainly take them above Sunderland.

English football commentator

It’s like a toaster, the ref’s shirt pocket… every time there’s a tackle, up pops a yellow card; I’m talking metaphysically now of course.

English former football player & manager

These managers all know their onions and cut their cloth accordingly.

English football player & announcer

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

Scottish football player & broadcaster

The Spaniards have been reduced to aiming aimless balls into the box.

English former football player & manager

He’s got a brain under his hair.

English football player, manager & sports commentator

Bridge has done nothing wrong, but his movement’s not great and his distribution’s been poor.

English football player & manager

Some time in the 90 minutes they are going to have to win the game.

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

I was watching the Blackburn game on TV on Sunday when it flashed on the screen that George (Ndah) had scored in the first minute at Birmingham. My first reaction was to ring him up. Then I remembered he was out there playing'.

English football player

Julian Dicks is everywhere; it’s like they’ve got eleven Dicks on the field.

The midfield picks itself: Beckham, Scholes, Gerrard and A.N. Other.

English football player

That’s another nail in his afternoon.

British auto racing driver & announcer