Subject: Colemanballs

Colemanballs:

A term coined by British magazine “Private Eye,” to describe verbal gaffes, errors or misuse of words and phrases spoken by British football (soccer) announcers, coaches or players – initially BBC broadcaster David Coleman and the suffix -balls, as in “to balls up” or make a mistake.

Bobby Robson must be thinking of throwing some fresh legs on.

English soccer commentator

I took a whack on my left ankle, but something told me it was my right.

English football player

Tottenham are trying tonight to become the first London team to win this Cup; the last team to do so was the 1973 Spurs.

English football commentator

Even if you tap it in from one yard it counts in the record books as a goal, unlike the chances you miss.

professional football player, coach & executive

We don’t have to play them every week, although we do play them next week.

British football commentator

Stronsay is an island surrounded by sea.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

Hagi could open a tin of beans with his left foot.

English football player

Alex Ferguson is the best manager I’ve ever had at this level. Well, he’s the only manager I’ve actually had at this level. But he’s the best manager I’ve ever had.

professional football player

I don’t really believe in targets, because my next target is to beat Stoke City.

Scottish football player

Well, we got nine and you can’t score more than that.

British football commentator

A few question marks are being asked in the Honduran defense.

English soccer commentator

Moses Kiptanui, the 19 year old Kenyan, who turned 20 a few weeks ago…

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

The gelling period has just started to knit.

England football player

One year I played 15 months.

German football player, coach & manager

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’d like to see him scoring two or more goals in games which United win 1-0.

British sports journalist

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

professional football player

Mark Ward has only got size 5 boots but he sure packs a hell of a punch with them.

English football player & commentator

Chesterfield 1, Chester 1. Another score draw in the local derby.

Irish television & radio commentator

I'm as happy as I can be – but I have been happier.

English football player

The number of chances they had before the goal they missed..

English football player & announcer