Subject: Colemanballs (Page 7)

The front wheel crosses the finish line, closely followed by the back wheel.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

Without being too harsh on David Beckham, he cost us the match.

English football player & television personality

It really needed the blink of an eyelid, otherwise you would have missed it.

English football player

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

English football commentator

George will be happy with a draw – I know how ambitious and positive he is.

Irish football player & manager

If you just came into the room and didn’t know who was who you’d obviously say Newcastle looked the most likely to score.

English football player & commentator

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


In the Moscow Olympics Lasse Viren came in fifth and ran a champion’s race.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

I’m going to make a prediction – it could go either way.

English former football player & manager

He’s one of those footballers whose brains are in his head.

Scottish football player

If you take away their five goals, there was nothing between the teams.

English football player

His reign ended with that nil-all defeat by Switzerland at Lansdowne Road.

Irish broadcaster

As I say, if we score more goals than them, then we’ll win.

Mark Hughes at his very best: he loves to feel people right behind him.

English football player & manager

With the very last kick of the game Macdonald scored with a header.


As Phil DeGlenville said, each game is unique, and this one is no different to any other.

English football director

He’s like all great players – he’s not a great player yet.

English football player

I think Arsenal will win the game, but I think Everton have a real good chance.

Irish football player & executive

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

English football player & manager

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

English football player & announcer

Yes, Woodcock would have scored, but his shot was just too perfect

English former football player & manager