Subject: Colemanballs (Page 5)

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

British football player

He is accelerating all the time; the last lap was run in 64 seconds and the one before that in 62.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

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

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

British football commentator

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

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

When he was dribbling, he used to go through a minefield with his arm, a bit like you go through a supermarket.

British football commentator

I was saying the other day, how often the most vulnerable area for goalies is between their legs.

British football player

If there’s one thing Gus Uhlenbeek’s got, it’s pace and determination.


If Plan A fails, they could always revert to Plan A.

English football player & announcer

And now International Soccer Special, Manchester United v Southampton.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

People want success. It's like coffee, they want instant.

British football commentator

I wouldn’t be surprised if this game went all the way to the finish.

Scottish football player

Manchester United have hit the ground running – albeit with a 3-0 defeat.

British football player

My parents have been there for me, ever since I was about seven.

professional football player

All of Blackburn’s players got their foots in.

Irish football player, author & broadcaster

If you are in the six-yard box, standing in an offside position, then you are offside. 

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

English football player & commentator

If we played like this every week, we wouldn’t be so inconsistent.

English football player & manager

Football’s not like an electric light; you can’t just flick the switch and change from quick to slow.

Scottish football player

You’ve got to believe that you’re going to win, and I believe we’ll win the World Cup until the final whistle blows and we’re knocked out.

English football player

They have missed so many chances they must be wringing their heads in shame.

English soccer commentator