Subject: Colemanballs (Page 24)

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

Peter Weir has just shrugged off an ankle injury.

Scottish football player

The match has become quite unpredictable, but it still looks as though Arsenal will win the cup.

English television football commentator

Senna’s car is absolutely unique, apart from the one following, which is identical.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

Emmanuel Petit has won more medals than any other player in the Premiership this year, although Patrick Vieira’s won the same medals.

British sports journalist

I think you and the referee were in a minority of one, Billy.

English football player & manager

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

English soccer commentator

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

Scottish football player & analyst

Her time is about 4.33, which she’s capable of.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

Germany are a very difficult team to play… they had 11 internationals out there today.

Irish football player

Korsten is making a meal of it… er… that’s clearly a penalty, yes.

English football player

It's always very satisfying to beat Arsenal, as indeed Arsenal would admit.

English football player

Ian Durant has grown both physically and metaphorically in the close season.

Scottish football player & manager

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

English former football player & manager

One of Asa’s great qualities is not scoring goals.

There’s no way that Ryan Giggs is another George Best… he’s another Ryan Giggs.

Scottish football player

Our strikers couldn’t score in a brothel.

Scottish football player & manager

Manchester United will find it very intimidating with 100 screaming fans in the Bernabeu.

English football player & manager

But the ball was going all the way, right away, eventually.

Scottish football player

Although we are playing Russian Roulette we are obviously playing Catch-22 at the moment and it’s a difficult scenario to get my head round.

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

English football player, manager & sports commentator