Subject: Colemanballs (Page 10)

For those of you watching who do not have television sets, live commentary is on Radio 2.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

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

English football player & announcer

Please don't call me arrogant, but I'm European champion and I think I'm a special one.

The only thing Norwich didn't get was the goal that they finally got.

English football player

Ronaldo is always very close to being onside or offside.

England football player

If there weren’t such a thing as football, we’d all be frustrated footballers.

English football player & manager

The dice are stacked against them.

Irish football player & manager

You’re not sure if the ball is going to bounce up or down.

Irish football player & manager

The one thing England have got is spirit, resolve, grit and determination.

Scottish football player & analyst

I do want to play the long ball and I do not want to play the short ball. I think long and short balls is what football is all about.

British football commentator

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

English football player & manager

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

English former football player & manager

And Wigan Athletic are certain to be promoted barring a mathematical tragedy.

British football commentator

He’s got a knock on his shin there, just above the knee.

Irish football player & manager

You takes your money, you pays your choice, sort of thing.

We lost because we didn't win.

When it comes to the David Beckhams of this world, this guy's up there with Roberto Carlos.

They [Rosenborg] have won 66 games, and they’ve scored in all of them.

English football player & commentator

For such a small man, Maradona gets great elevation on his balls.

English football player, manager & sports commentator

In a year’s time, he’s a year older.

British football commentator

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

Irish football player & executive