Quotes of the week

"I thought the atmosphere was one of the best I've ever played in."

Phil Taylor

Saturday 21st November 21:49

Featured in Taylor sets up Barney clash

""Phil Brown will be unbelievably happy they kept going. When people aren't behind the manager teams fold but they haven't done that in the last couple of weeks and you hope the chairman of Hull City looks at that and realises that the lads are behind him.""

Paul Merson

Saturday 21st November 19:06

Featured in Battle for survival

""It was one of the easiest days out for Chelsea they could have without Didier Drogba, Frank Lamped and Michael Ballack. It was an absolute stroll!" "

Charlie Nicholas

Saturday 21st November 19:01

Featured in Toothless Wolves

""A few of them looked like it was little bit windy, a little bit wet, they didn't want to be there, they had the long sleeve t-shirts on under their shirts, they had their gloves on and it wasn't even a cold day.""

Phil Thompson

Saturday 21st November 18:55

Featured in Burn-ing desire?

""Today was a massive pointer towards the fact that Arsenal are a little lacking in the centre forward department and if van Persie is going to be out for a few weeks it might be a bit of a struggle." "

Matt Le Tissier

Saturday 21st November 18:45

Featured in Van's the man

"I think it's a very mental game and generally a lot of things come from your head and, even though you're running out of physical energy, you can still motivate your body to do well on the court. "

Novak Djokovic

Saturday 21st November 17:48

Featured in Djokovic ready for pressure

"Scott was just too good in the end, he was brilliant."

Simon Whitlock

Saturday 21st November 17:39

Featured in Wizard falls to Waites magic

"I was actually organising a trip to India for the start of December, so they had to tell me pretty sharpish so that I didn't put my passport in for a visa."

James Tredwell

Saturday 21st November 15:17

Featured in Tredwell hopes for chance

""Obviously if you have been through the experiences like I have it stands you in good stead." "

Lee Westwood

Saturday 21st November 14:56

Featured in Lessons learnt

""If I won the Race to Dubai this week it would cap off a really good season.""

Rory McIllroy

Saturday 21st November 14:49

Featured in Eyes on the prize

"It's not always just about winning tournaments all the time, sometimes it's nice to beat the big players in epic matches"

Andy Murray

Saturday 21st November 13:20

Featured in Murray sticking to his guns

"Despite our deep disappointment, we thank our players, the wonderful Irish fans and the Irish public at large for their support as well as the solidarity of the French people"

Saturday 21st November 12:54

Featured in FAI disappointed with decision

"To get back into the Test arena and hopefully get another chance to play a Test is something I never thought would happen. I'm delighted."

Shane Bond

Saturday 21st November 12:19

Featured in Bond delighted by recall

"They're a team we're striving to be like and we can learn a lot from them"

Andy Farrell

Saturday 21st November 11:20

Featured in Farrell - Wasps set standard

"I felt Northants were no longer working with me to become an England player."

Monty Panesar

Saturday 21st November 09:02

Featured in Panesar puzzled by transfers

"He (Nadal) won the Australian Open, he played some incredible matches and he's still got a chance to finish number one in the world. To me that doesn't seem like a horrible scenario to have."

Roger Federer

Saturday 21st November 08:05

Featured in Federer wary of Nadal threat

"At that age, I have never seen one player with his talent."

Carlo Ancelotti on Gael Kakuta.

Friday 20th November 22:35

Featured in Kakuta in line for Blues bow

"I've got a better record against all the top players this year so it's been my best year on tour without question and hopefully next year will be better."

Friday 20th November 18:22

Featured in Murray reflects on 'best year'

"If you look at it, George Burley was essentially working with the same set of players that beat France twice and pushed world champions Italy close under Alex McLeish not two years ago. That tells me it is all about getting the right man in the job."

Ali Douglas

Friday 20th November 18:16

Featured in Time to get tough

"After I got dropped from the England team, I was struggling for a year. I knew it wasn't really good enough and I had to do something about it"

Liam Plunkett

Friday 20th November 17:44

Featured in Plunkett pushing to play

"I have no intention of stopping my involvement in this company or of ceasing my Formula 1 activities"

Sir Frank Williams

Friday 20th November 17:19

Featured in Williams sell minority stake

"We don't want to be the team that loses full stop, to anyone."

Rocky Elsom

Friday 20th November 16:56

Featured in Rocky ready to rumble

"We will continue our battle against any form of corruption in European football with a mission of zero tolerance."

Uefa general secretary Gianni Infantino

Friday 20th November 16:53

Featured in Arrests in match fixing scam

"We have to take ownership, as individuals, of the errors we have made. As a team, we have to be more positive, be bold and put our necks on the line"

Ryan Jones

Friday 20th November 16:48

Featured in Jones: Wales must be bold

"I'm not commenting on what you may think might happen or the newspaper might think will happen."

Levein on Scotland job

Friday 20th November 16:20

Featured in Levein won't comment on talk

"I'm sure with everything he has achieved this year, it may go to Brian. It would be nice. He's a good friend of mine, and he certainly deserves it"

Shane Williams

Friday 20th November 16:11

Featured in BOD backed by Williams

"You prepare a team that's ready to go and it's about what happens in the 80 minutes that's key"

Andy Robinson

Friday 20th November 15:47

Featured in Robinson focused on present

"I respect the individual freedom of everybody who wants to be treated how they want to be treated."

Arsene Wenger.

Friday 20th November 15:27

Featured in Wenger no fan of placenta cure

"Freddie Roach remains convinced that after Manny Pacquiao, Amir Khan will become the next boxing superstar. He wouldn't be wasting his time if he didn't. "

Adam Smith

Friday 20th November 15:20

Featured in The next big thing

"It is the club I support and I want to play with. But likewise everything has got to be right and add up."

David Dunn on his Blackburn future

Friday 20th November 15:09

Featured in Dunn waits on future

"It was a case of being in the right place at the right time and not crashing into barriers which is so easy to do here"

Augusto Farfus

Friday 20th November 15:04

Featured in Farfus closes in on rivals

"This is the last game of the autumn series and you always want to go out with a bang and we will be making sure we will be crossing every bridge to be there."

Lewis Moody

Friday 20th November 15:04

Featured in Moody: We're raring to go

"No one looks forward to playing me now. I feel like a different player and I'm looking forward to events."

Ken Doherty

Friday 20th November 14:55

Featured in Ken's got fear factor back

"I am pleased I will be passing on to my successor a financially strong union with a strong management team implementing a clear eight-year strategic plan."

Francis Baron

Friday 20th November 14:36

Featured in Baron to step down

"Katchit has been in fantastic form this past month and really does seem on good terms with himself"

Alan King

Friday 20th November 14:28

Featured in King: Comeback for Katchit

"I don't think Thierry is a cheater - I didn't see him doing much like this in his career."

David Ginola

Friday 20th November 14:19

Featured in France's shame game

"I've had a look at Erinle and seen some of the games he's played for Biarritz. He's a big boy. It will be a tough challenge"

Ma'a Nonu

Friday 20th November 13:54

Featured in Nonu - We want a big game

"Those who do beat the All Blacks normally have to play with 'style' in order to create sufficient chances. I think we all know that if England play like they did last week against Argentina then they will lose this weekend."

Miles Harrison

Friday 20th November 13:44

Featured in Style council

"Blackburn didn't go down last year for one reason - Sam Allardyce was their manager."

Paul Merson

Friday 20th November 13:03

Featured in Battle ready

"When you put on an England shirt whatever you have been doing to get selected you need to keep doing. We are not seeing that from a lot of these guys."

Jason Robinson

Friday 20th November 12:20

Featured in Show your hand

"I have a lot of experience in a winning team and I look forward to helping Team Sky to fulfil its goals. I really believe we can be contenders on all levels in the future and I'm proud to become part of that."

Sean Yates

Friday 20th November 12:09

Featured in Yates signs for Team Sky

"I really feel for Giovanni Trapattoni and his players, though, I really do because they were the better team over the two legs and made the French look the very ordinary side they are."

Andy Gray

Friday 20th November 12:06

Featured in Standard isn't diving

"It should be advantageous for our two being at the bottom of the weights, but we'll see"

Ian Williams

Friday 20th November 12:04

Featured in Williams seeks double raid

"Steven Gerrard is back after a two-week rest, so you can put the words "Football Club" on the end of Liverpool again."

Paul Merson

Friday 20th November 11:58

Featured in Stevie key

"It's a long season. It's been a good start, but we won't catch anyone by surprise any more because they have seen what we are capable of."

Rob Wilson

Friday 20th November 11:48

Featured in Wilson eyes Vipers backlash

"I'm really looking forward to it and the way it's looking at the moment, the ground looks as though it should be in our favour"

Andrew Lynch

Friday 20th November 11:32

Featured in Lynch eyes Betfair success

"We shouldn't have anything on the calendar unless we have a contract in place"

Bernie Ecclestone

Friday 20th November 11:01

Featured in Silverstone deadline set

"What Indianapolis now have is a whole team stepping up to the plate. They will have sat in that locker room after beating New England and realised the accolades belonged to everybody. "

Kevin Cadle

Friday 20th November 10:51

Featured in The perfect 10

"I thoroughly enjoyed my ten years as a player and now, as a member of the coaching team, I remain determined to give something back to a club that has already given so much to me"

Tony Windo

Friday 20th November 10:30

Featured in Windo opening at Warriors

"I've been told that even though there's been no contact about Robinho since the summer, if Barcelona were offering money plus Yaya Toure plus Xavi Hernandez then they would sell Robinho!"

Guillem Balague

Friday 20th November 10:30

Featured in Back from the break

"Decisions are taken by the referee and these decisions are final."

Fifa.

Friday 20th November 10:24

Featured in Fifa rule out Ireland replay

"Palace have not been outside the top two divisions for over 30 years and I would place us among the top 30 teams in the country. I believe we have the fanbase and catchment area to be an established Premier League team - if only we could get it right on the pitch for a sustained period of time."

Palace FanZoner Stuart Gardner

Friday 20th November 10:20

Featured in Rank bad

"There is a cliché used in football of taking one game at a time, but I can't help but look at the December fixtures and wonder where we will be come the end of it."

QPR FanZoner Michael Hughes

Friday 20th November 10:06

Featured in Reid it and leap!

"I don't know if relief is the right word, but I'm very happy to be part of the first XII and excited about the summer ahead"

Michael Hussey

Friday 20th November 09:52

Featured in Hussey expected squad spot

"He [Henry] cheated to win the game. I don't often say that, but that's how it was. He clearly cheated and they won the game from that."

Shay Given.

Friday 20th November 08:43

Featured in Given - I feel cheated

"I would have preferred that it happened differently but this is not down to me - it is the referee. However, I do not believe our qualification is stolen."

Thierry Henry

Friday 20th November 08:36

Featured in Henry risks further wrath

"That's why he's ducked (Shane) Mosley, (Antonio) Margarito and Cotto, and the question is will he duck Manny Pacquiao because he's so afraid of losing that zero."

Bob Arum

Friday 20th November 07:50

Featured in Arum - Floyd running scared

"This really is the time for Rendall Munroe. There's no need for him and his team to do anything different, just keep on doing what has got them where they are. "

Jim Watt

Thursday 19th November 20:16

Featured in Right time for Rendall

"Pressure is an occupational hazard. We all go through it, don't enjoy it and have feelings for the other guys who are going through the same thing because you know what it's like."

Graham Henry

Thursday 19th November 19:24

Featured in No mercy mission

"I know I am boxing away from home, but if Rendall Munroe lasts the distance it will be so one-sided the judges will give it to me."

Simone Maludrottu

Thursday 19th November 19:00

Featured in 'I'll ruin Rendall's dream'

"Today almost felt like a last group final round sort of thing. We're the top two in the Race to Dubai and it's hard to get away from that."

Rory McIlroy

Thursday 19th November 18:46

Featured in Rory glad to avoid Westwood

"He's a great young kid and obviously has proved he can play at international level, so we're just going to continue to monitor his form and we still see him as very much part of our future."

Andrew Hilditch

Thursday 19th November 18:26

Featured in Hughes still on hold

"I respect his decision. It's not one that I would have made and maybe he has been poorly advised."

Nick Fry on Jenson Button

Thursday 19th November 18:08

Featured in Fry: We offered Button more

The Wild Card always has colourful characters, young and old, and there's plenty of noise and amusing chatter. My visits there remind me of that hysterical scene in the barber's shop in Coming To America.

Thursday 19th November 17:56

Featured in Coming to America

"We were pulled in at a regulation checkpoint and Hussain had to produce his driving licence. A lady proceeded to chat away at him in Afrikaans - and of course Nasser stood there nodding away as if he understood!"

Bumble

Thursday 19th November 17:51

Featured in Monkey business

"It is our view that the Sky TV contract has offered exposure to parts of the game that would not have gained that otherwise"

Sussex chairman Jim May

Thursday 19th November 17:32

Featured in Sussex - Sky key to cricket

"At the end of the day, we were just being honest with the media. I don't think we did it with the intention of playing any sort of mind games"

Mickey Arthur

Thursday 19th November 17:26

Featured in Arthur denies mind games

"I realise that one game doesn't mean you are a bad player. I had an absolute stinker on Saturday and I am certainly not going to hide from that."

Ugo Monye

Thursday 19th November 17:15

Featured in Monye out to make amends

"Famous for his T-shirt and shorts no matter what the weather is like, Mr Parry was spotted at Leyton Orient on Tuesday night in a jacket! Les, how you've changed!"

Tranmere FanZoner Paul Harper

Thursday 19th November 17:11

Featured in Challenging times

"It's always good coming up against guys you looked up to so to see him back and playing it's great"

Dan Carter

Thursday 19th November 16:59

Featured in Carter relishing Wilko battle

"From a Cobblers perspective, it was again our players' failure to force the ball into the net, despite numerous chances, that cost us dear. You get the feeling that even if the Mariners had been reduced to four men (one goalie and three defenders) Northampton would have failed to get on the scoresheet. "

Northampton FanZoner Tom Reed

Thursday 19th November 16:58

Featured in The Cobblers sob

"You can do as much rehab and gym work as you want, but there is nothing quite like playing a game. The last two games have been pretty fast and intense"

Gethin Jenkins

Thursday 19th November 16:44

Featured in Gruelling month for Jenkins

"All I would say is we've tried not to come out with big comments about the opposition - because as we all know, the world is round and these things can come back to haunt you at some stage."

Andrew Strauss

Thursday 19th November 16:19

Featured in Strauss ready for pressure

"I was probably trying a bit too hard at the start of last year. I just relaxed a bit. Now, I'm not sort of concentrating on mistakes and I've a more positive approach"

Jonathan Sexton

Thursday 19th November 15:56

Featured in Sexton takes calmer approach

"He's got to be up there with the greats because of how his teams play and the way he keeps on producing players and teams"

Thursday 19th November 15:49

Featured in Bruce - Wenger a genius

""I really want to qualify and get through to Telford. There's a lot riding on the match in terms of the ranking points."

Ricky Walden

Thursday 19th November 15:39

Featured in Walden eyes UK run

"There are no problems between the club and James as we both knew what was required for him to remain with the club"

John Kear

Thursday 19th November 15:08

Featured in Stosic warned by Wildcats

"The England team have looked crippled by fear in both games so far. Scared to make a mistake and frightened not to follow the coach's orders. "

Ed Chamberlain

Thursday 19th November 15:01

Featured in Closing the gap

"Henry had a crash course - as a number of Premier League managers have had to in recent months - about what Twitter is and then found a suitable punishment to ensure it won't happen again: 'I have had a quiet word and there will be no swish of the cane.'"

Gail Davis

Thursday 19th November 15:01

Featured in In for a real Tweet

"2010 is a huge season for us as we look to continue our one day success, but also bounce back immediately in the championship"

Chris Nash

Thursday 19th November 14:43

Featured in New Sharks deal for Nash

"We know it will be impossible for the game against France to be replayed. "

Giovanni Trapattoni

Thursday 19th November 14:30

Featured in Trap - Replay is impossible

"This will be one of the toughest fights of my career"

John Simpson

Thursday 19th November 14:24

Featured in Simpson wary of Bell threat

"For it to work, something has to change: either Keane has to change his philosophy or the players - and the club as a whole - have got to buy into the manager's ethos."

Peter Beagrie

Thursday 19th November 13:19

Featured in Mis-match of the day

"Taking Dario Cioni on board means we'll have the experience of another hard-working stage-race specialist who'll be able to lead the way in the big three-week races."

Dave Brailsford

Thursday 19th November 13:01

Featured in Italians join Team Sky

"The launch of Team Sky represents the first time the Brits have ever properly 'done' cycling. I hear the protests: we won eight gold medals at the Beijing Olympics."

Richard Moore

Thursday 19th November 12:17

Featured in The good and the bad

"I understand what Brady Quinn is saying after the fact, but you go dive at a man's knee that doesn't even have the football. "

Ray Lewis

Thursday 19th November 12:11

Featured in Ravens fume at Suggs loss

"Restricting runs in the middle overs of an innings has never been a strong part of England's game and no doubt Rashid will have his hands full against a potent South Africa batting line-up."

Mike Atherton

Thursday 19th November 12:02

Featured in The heat's on Rash

"This is in no way giving up on the guy. This is just trying to jump-start this team and really break it down and make a decision based on what gives us the best chance to win."

Tom Cable

Thursday 19th November 11:41

Featured in Russell benched by Raiders

"The Chargers need their big players as well and they need them coming into form at the same time. You don't get to 6-3 and be a poor team, but what they are looking for down the stretch is those players that will take them on to the next level. "

Kevin Cadle

Thursday 19th November 11:34

Featured in Shawne of the dread

"Gordon was probably bored and wanted to see a game that wasn't too far away."

Steve Staunton

Thursday 19th November 11:03

Featured in Main plays down Boro talk

"If they can offer, or convince us, that they can provide Kimi an opportunity that Kimi is happy with, and that we are happy with, and he feels he can win races and the championship, then 'never-say-never'."

Steve Robertson

Thursday 19th November 11:03

Featured in Raikkonen open to Mercedes

"You have to take a philosophical approach to this match. Football is played on small details, however, qualification is still beautiful"

Thursday 19th November 10:50

Featured in French want Irish perspective

"Add to the show the blend of contrasting characters: the humble, down-to-earth fans' favourite, mixed with the cocky, confident swagger of the 'Money' man. Our sport's in a great place. We now need this fight - and I think it would be one of the biggest grossing boxing events of all time. Mayweather-Pacquiao must happen."

Adam Smith

Thursday 19th November 10:34

Featured in Floyd on the menu

"It's hard to see any weaknesses in his game; he's a very good passer, a good kicker and very, very strong and capable of breaking"

Chris Cusiter on Will Genia

Thursday 19th November 10:23

Featured in Cusiter keeping eye on Genia

"It's the least we owe the thousands of devastated young fans around the country. Otherwise, if that result remains, it reinforces the view that if you cheat, you will win."

Irish Justice Minister Dermot Ahern

Thursday 19th November 09:52

Featured in Fans call for play-off replay

"Stuart is extremely unlucky to miss selection but we have been very impressed with Doug's form in the recent ODI series in India and feel he deserves this opportunity in the Australian squad"

Andrew Hilditch

Thursday 19th November 09:42

Featured in Bollinger gets Aussie recall

"It was the one missing thing from my résumé I guess, so when Middlesex came to me with the idea and opportunity to play in a few Twenty20 games it was something that appealed to me."

Adam Gilchrist

Thursday 19th November 09:28

Featured in Gilchrist to join Middlesex

"I'm amazed that the player is weak enough to let his agent ring up the chairman and ask why he's not playing."

Harry Redknapp.

Thursday 19th November 09:24

Featured in Harry slams 'weak' players

"Yes, there is handball but I am not the referee."

Thierry Henry

Thursday 19th November 07:22

Featured in Henry admits handball

"Certainly after four games, I think I had a fair bit of luck in the selection going to Zimbabwe after that. Thankfully I've done okay since then."

Paul Collingwood

Wednesday 18th November 22:48

Featured in Colly work pays off

"But as for fighting him in the future, I can't really see that happening because I'm sure by the time I get to that level he will probably be calling it a day. We train in the same camp and I've got too much respect for Manny to fight him."

Amir Khan

Wednesday 18th November 22:09

Featured in Khan cools Manny talk

"I have informed him of the possibility of a showdown in England, in Manchester, against Ricky Hatton and he immediately accepted the challenge, accepted the opportunity and would love to come to Manchester."

Richard Schaefer

Wednesday 18th November 20:43

Featured in Marquez up for Hatton fight

"I think people just need to be a little bit measured and tempered with their criticism. It is alright coming out with the broadsides but you need to come up with the solutions as well."

Lawrence Dallaglio

Wednesday 18th November 18:39

Featured in Against all odds

"I am no Shane Geraghty, there won't be any razzle-dazzle or throwing miss-passes. The coaches have picked me for my size and strength and my more abrasive game"

Ayoola Erinle

Wednesday 18th November 17:53

Featured in No 'razzle-dazzle' from Erinle

"I think that Mercedes...want a German team. I didn't think that there was going to be a place for Jenson there."

Eddie Jordan on Jenson Button's move to McLaren

Wednesday 18th November 17:28

Featured in Jordan - Button had to move

"I went to Croatia last week and everybody was telling me Arsenal play the best football in Europe at the moment. I agree with that. "

Eduardo.

Wednesday 18th November 17:19

Featured in Eduardo signs Arsenal deal

"People maybe haven't thought of it as the serious injury it is, but that doesn't bother me too much. I know it's been serious and that's all that matters."

Kirk Broadfoot

Wednesday 18th November 17:16

Featured in Broadfoot misery almost over

"It is always hard to say goodbye to a player but this one was especially difficult. Chris is a great person and team-mate. "

Doug Christiansen

Wednesday 18th November 17:03

Featured in Capitals release Allen

"Look down the list and you'll do well to find a better pairing than DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart. "

Kevin Cadle

Wednesday 18th November 16:55

Featured in Fish out of water

"They are less likely to hold their hands up and say they're at fault for things. If you go back 30 years ago you had a player who had a certain pride and responsibility in their own performance."

Wednesday 18th November 16:52

Featured in Fergie - Players are too fragile

"The O2 Arena is pretty amazing. There's a great atmosphere and with the quality of players it should make for a great occasion and hopefully I can play well."

Andy Murray

Wednesday 18th November 16:52

Featured in Home comforts for Murray

"The role for the national job in England is different to the role elsewhere. It is more than just about running the team. You have to have a brief to develop the game across all levels."

Brian Carney

Wednesday 18th November 16:36

Featured in Knowledge is power

"With such a big squad the fans feel we should be doing much better. However I feel that maybe we are expecting too much from the lads. "

Sheffield United blogger Luke Wade

Wednesday 18th November 15:41

Featured in Short and sweet

"There is a cloud over the club at the moment, certainly amongst the fanbase - forced to pay over the odds for insipid, toothless football. "

Paul Prendergast, Oldham FanZoner

Wednesday 18th November 15:25

Featured in Nil by Paul's mouth

"If I was playing today I would have been 50-50, but I've got a couple of days to go so the chances are going to be very high."

Paul Collingwood

Wednesday 18th November 15:05

Featured in Injury setback for Broad

"McIlroy has fond memories after winning the Dubai Desert Classic and those positive vibes could really boost his form. He also takes momentum with him and in many ways it seems impossible for anyone to match him."

Mark Roe

Wednesday 18th November 14:20

Featured in Dubai's sprint finish

"After a monumental humbling to one of our rivals the question is how disheartened the players are right now?"

MK Dons blogger James Kirk

Wednesday 18th November 14:12

Featured in Battered but not bruised

"I'm really pleased to have signed this contract and look forward to a very exciting and successful future at Warriors."

Matt Mullan

Wednesday 18th November 14:04

Featured in Mullan happy at Worcester

"Well, for us it will be after our next two matches as they are against the teams directly below us and will give us fair indication of where we are likely to be come May. "

Dagenham FanZoner Riky Butler

Wednesday 18th November 13:22

Featured in In at number one

"I've followed the McLaren team ever since I was a small boy, and it feels unbelievable to finally be a part of it"

Jenson Button

Wednesday 18th November 13:02

Featured in McLaren sew up Button deal

"Pietersen's presence will deflect a lot of the attention from Trott and help the Warwickshire batsman to sneak under the radar."

Nasser Hussain

Wednesday 18th November 11:32

Featured in Trotting along nicely

"Everyone out there has their leveller, the one man that can beat them, or they can't beat; maybe Manny Pacquiao is Floyd Mayweather's..."

Glenn McCrory

Wednesday 18th November 09:39

Featured in Don't bank on Money!

"It's a tough fight for me but I'm a lot better prepared for this fight than for when I fought Amir."

Breidis Prescott

Wednesday 18th November 09:14

Featured in Prescott: I'll KO Mitchell too

"Lord's has such a wonderful history and tradition and it's those traditions that we need to preserve."

MCC chief Keith Bradshaw

Wednesday 18th November 09:13

Featured in MCC 'will defend heritage'

"Professional players aren't in the game because they lack the intellect to do anything else. We're fortunate to be in the game and we appreciate that, but to say we're thick is an insult"

. David Weir

Wednesday 18th November 08:47

Featured in Weir hits back at Burley

"You have to ask 'is the manager doing the job properly?' To be fair, he's looking at the team and thinking if we try to pass the ball too much we'll come up short."

Ronnie Whelan

Wednesday 18th November 08:21

Featured in Reaching the limit?

"If I do not win the title, I'm sure I'd be so disappointed maybe I would have this feeling [of failure]. "

Rafa Benitez

Wednesday 18th November 07:56

Featured in Rafa in title admission

"My experience tells me that two teams break away towards the last part of the season."

Sir Alex Ferguson

Wednesday 18th November 07:53

Featured in Fergie predicts two-horse race

"Jonathan's a very talented player but also has a strong work ethic. He puts a lot of thought into his game."

Brian O'Driscoll

Wednesday 18th November 07:08

Featured in BOD's backing for Sexton

"I know how courageous the guys had to be to fight back from 18-3 down. It was just a great performance from the team."

Brendan Venter

Wednesday 18th November 06:39

Featured in Venter hails brilliant night

"We have to get the lads up for this game. There are only a few times in your career you will play New Zealand at Twickenham and, let's be frank, we have got nothing to lose have we?"

Graham Rowntree

Wednesday 18th November 06:28

Featured in Rowntree: Nothing to lose

"He is one of the nicest people you could ever wish to meet in our game. There are some idiots in our game - but he's not one of them."

Phil Taylor

Tuesday 17th November 22:49

Featured in Taylor through despite loss

"Matt and I discussed it out there and I think we got it spot on. At one stage it was around eight and we've won by two overs, so it was a good effort"

Jonathan Trott

Tuesday 17th November 22:46

Featured in Trott - Our squad is strong

"This is my wish to lead my country in Yorkshire. I'm a local pro, so I have good memories."

Younus Khan

Tuesday 17th November 22:21

Featured in Younus - I'll be back

"I have not fully recovered from my knee injury and I won't be able to compete."

Andy Roddick

Tuesday 17th November 21:42

Featured in Roddick out, Soderling in

"While this was a very difficult decision, I felt that it is one that needed to be made at this time for the best interest of our team."

Ralph Wilson

Tuesday 17th November 20:52

Featured in Jauron fired by Bills

"It's really encouraging, more encouraging, really, than originally anticipated."

Mike Tomlin

Tuesday 17th November 18:44

Featured in Steelers upbeat on Polamalu

"We took three things into consideration - physical freshness, the fear of any sort of complacency and, most importantly, the players are very close to being at the same level"

Marc Lievremont

Tuesday 17th November 18:23

Featured in Les Bleus freshen things up

"Every time you go out on the field and sing the national anthem, it's something that fires you up. It was a big disappointment"

Victor Matfield

Tuesday 17th November 17:30

Featured in French apologise over anthem

"We have not played to our potential and the challenge is to play to our limits and find out exactly where our limits are - maximise our ability"

Steve Borthwick

Tuesday 17th November 17:13

Featured in England draft in duo

"He has got a huge heart and a lot of what we call 'mana' - spirit and respect. Because of that you can only think it will come right for him"

Wayne Smith

Tuesday 17th November 17:09

Featured in Smith - Johnson won't fail

"Having already served what I refer to as a cricketing apprenticeship at Nottinghamshire - now he has the opportunity to join Derbyshire and show us what he is about."

John Morris

Tuesday 17th November 17:04

Featured in Footitt joins Derbyshire

"Of course it's a risk, but boxing is all about taking risks. Some people take risks every day in their life. It's what makes great champions"

Alex Arthur

Tuesday 17th November 16:29

Featured in Arthur motivated by Wright

"We'll be the underdogs and have got nothing to lose, so we might as well go there and go for it."

Jody Craddock.

Tuesday 17th November 15:19

Featured in Craddock - Wolves to go for it

"The No. 1 thing is Brian's health. You can put football aside and make sure that he's taken care of here."

Andy Reid

Tuesday 17th November 15:03

Featured in Westbrook worry for Eagles

"Yes, I can't name five Bosnians but apparently they played well in Portugal and despite a few suspensions they could make a Portuguese side minus CR9 vulnerable to an upset."

Dale Tempest

Tuesday 17th November 14:31

Featured in Everything at stake

"Let's put aside our results for the past couple of weeks and give a bit of gratitude to a man who aims to keep this game 'a beautiful game'."

Brentford blogger William Boye

Tuesday 17th November 14:29

Featured in Beauty and the Bees

"I'm looking forward to bringing a lot of my knowledge to those players and trying to improve every piece of the organisation, I'm excited"

Michael McGuire

Tuesday 17th November 14:25

Featured in Maguire backs Wigan squad

"Shaw is just such a huge influence. I'm a real fan of his and have been for a number of years."

Sean Fitzpatrick

Tuesday 17th November 13:33

Featured in Assured of a place

"Higgins is in an interesting frame of mind. Does he relax and enjoy the night, knowing his position in the semi-finals is safe? Or does he look to bounce O'Sullivan out of the competition?"

Neal Foulds

Tuesday 17th November 13:16

Featured in Down to the wire

"It's certainly a bit different than 10 so I'll have to spend some time in the saddle and learn it a bit"

Stephen Donald

Tuesday 17th November 13:08

Featured in Possible new role for Donald

"Come kick-off both teams will want to win what promises to be a fiercely contested game and a historic occasion at one of the best sporting venues in the world"

Brendan Venter

Tuesday 17th November 12:42

Featured in Sarries unleash Bok four

"I don't want to waste any tournaments, I want to perform my best in every match I play"

Novak Djokovic

Tuesday 17th November 12:10

Featured in No Djok-ing

"I don't think what he wanted to do got across to some players and also I think some of them are too thick to take it on board and not good enough to take it on board anyway."

Craig Burley.

Tuesday 17th November 12:01

Featured in Burley slams 'thick' players

"I don't know where the next Scotland star comes from. A lot of our youngsters are going south of the border nowadays and don't seem to be furthering their education. Maybe these players need to be more patient in their route to the top"

Kevin Gallacher

Tuesday 17th November 11:49

Featured in Cheapest man will do

"Pacquiao moved from lightweight up to welterweight to face Oscar de la Hoya, a fight that was also at a catchweight. But if a fighter moves up in weight why is it fought at a catchweight, especially for a belt? As far as I know, no title exists at 10st 5lbs!"

Wayne McCullough

Tuesday 17th November 11:36

Featured in Diamond geezer

"The O2 will be tough because indoors is the most difficult surface for me. But I will try my best in London"

Rafael Nadal

Tuesday 17th November 10:58

Featured in Nadal vows to end on a high

"I've had a problem in my groin that has taken a while to get over but I'm just relieved the second injection seems to have done the trick."

Steven Gerrard

Tuesday 17th November 10:41

Featured in Gerrard ready for City clash

"It's a big ask, facing the haka in the last Test of the series but we have had two games now and improved on our performance against Australia - and now we have nothing to lose against the All Blacks"

Shane Geraghty

Tuesday 17th November 09:38

Featured in Geraghty eyes England win

"Francis Jeffers is another player who is allowed to leave the club if somebody comes in for him. The player has failed to impress in his time at Hillsborough and has failed to meet the expectations of the fans"

Carl Mullooly

Tuesday 17th November 09:33

Featured in A word from the wise...Owl

"To get a driver that has not only achieved podium finishes in 2009 but has such proven talent and the potential to take us forward for many years is very exciting."

Nick Wirth

Tuesday 17th November 09:28

Featured in Manor snap up Glock

"What's happening in Sheffield is unacceptable for that organisation and a couple of wins against Edinburgh Capitals papers over a few cracks."

Dave Simms

Tuesday 17th November 09:12

Featured in Simms slams lack of Steel

"A dejected Miguel Cotto walked back to his dressing room as his crest-fallen tight-knit team followed. A warrior beaten by the phenomenal ability, tactical awareness and southpaw skills of Manny Pacquiao. "

Adam Smith

Tuesday 17th November 09:05

Featured in Complete Pac-kage

"They are really going to need to learn quickly, otherwise they are going to make a lot of enemies"

. David Gold

Tuesday 17th November 08:54

Featured in Gold issues Yeung warning

"Now, by no means am I saying that the Bengals are primed for the Super Bowl - especially after making a dubious decision to sign Larry Johnson who is in an ambiguous state in his career. That kind of raises your eyebrows a little bit. I'm just simply saying, keep your eye on them, if you haven't already."

Ian Allen

Tuesday 17th November 08:52

Featured in Eyes on the tiger

"I am going to be 31 by the time I get back on the park and I really feel I have got three to four years of international cricket in me."

Kyle Mills

Tuesday 17th November 08:45

Featured in Mills faces lengthy lay-off

"I have a great job ahead of me here at Aberdeen and there is nothing else on my mind apart from that."

McGhee on Scotland post

Tuesday 17th November 08:38

Featured in McGhee won't replace Burley

"I've had people write me off the last 10, 12 years and I've always found a way to come back."

Brett Lee

Tuesday 17th November 07:48

Featured in Lee voices retirement fears

"I hope Jenson is still with us next season. We've been together for a good few years now and we have succeeded in winning the world championship together and we want Jenson to be with us."

Nick Fry on Jenson Button

Monday 16th November 21:54

Featured in Button Brawn future doubt

"We want to be able to compete at the highest level from the beginning of the year and with these new signings we have added significantly to our ability to do that"

Dave Brailsford

Monday 16th November 17:27

Featured in Team Sky secure new trio

"When you take on the Australians, you've got to be at your best, and for us to do that, we're going to have to improve significantly"

Graeme Morrison

Monday 16th November 16:56

Featured in Morrison seeks Wallabies win

"Cian did pretty well. He made a great run, was very powerful and showed a great attitude. He's great to play with"

Jerry Flannery

Monday 16th November 16:06

Featured in Flannery: Healy is fearless

"It would have been easy for Irish eyes to be downcast rather than smiling after a home defeat in the first leg but now as well as showing all their pride, professionalism and patriotism for the next game, they have anger too."

Geoff Shreeves

Monday 16th November 15:58

Featured in Lass lips sink ships?

"There is never an easy time to play England at Twickenham but they will have their backs to the wall."

Kieran Read

Monday 16th November 15:13

Featured in Read wary of backlash

"He has grown lots as a player and I know it's an old cliche but the world is his oyster, it really is"

James Graham

Monday 16th November 15:05

Featured in Eastmond to succeed Long

"When the RFU took on Johnno they knew he had no experience, they knew he had to learn the job. He has a year's experience now and he's improved. The coaches on the other hand, need to be looked at..."

Jeff Probyn

Monday 16th November 15:02

Featured in Back room to blame

"We were disappointed with some of the little things in the game, areas we feel we have to improve on"

Santiago Phelan

Monday 16th November 14:38

Featured in Phelan laments missed chance

"Tom has a small fracture to the nasal bone which will limit his involvement in preparations this week."

Mark Davies

Monday 16th November 13:59

Featured in Shanklin misses Pumas clash

"What we haven't got is a frontline spinner and Monty fits the bill."

Mark Robinson

Monday 16th November 13:44

Featured in Panesar signs for Sussex

"Mr Pardew said it was probably the "kick in the pants" that the players needed and I have to agree with him. I think the players, like a lot of the fans (myself included!), were starting to think we were unbeatable, especially against the likes of average sides like Brighton. "

Saints FanZoner Ben Stansfield

Monday 16th November 13:37

Featured in A kick in the pants

"The paying public do not deserve another performance like the one they saw against Argentina. If England are to go down, it's surely better that they go down fighting. "

Phil Edwards

Monday 16th November 13:12

Featured in Pin back your ears!

"The match against St Helens will give me the opportunity to see the players in competitive action for the first time and will be a good physical test for the boys"

Michael Maguire

Monday 16th November 12:58

Featured in Maguire ready for Saints

"As an ex-fighter sitting there watching that sort of performance, it really did light the fire in my belly again. And I don't like to use the word, but watching that I was jealous. I just kept thinking 'I wish I could do that' - he really was that good."

Johnny Nelson

Monday 16th November 12:34

Featured in Pacquiao perfection

"Broad's had a number of injections in the past few days and we are waiting to see the reaction to those injections, to see whether it settles"

Andy Flower

Monday 16th November 11:33

Featured in Injury worries for England

"All those trophies, he'd throw them all back in the bin for just one major."

Mark Roe

Monday 16th November 11:04

Featured in Major disappointment

"I have been passionate about Australian cricket for many years so I am excited about playing a 'hands on' role in the continued development of the Test team, particularly in the batting and leadership departments."

Justin Langer

Monday 16th November 10:58

Featured in Langer hired by Australia

"I am so happy to have qualified. It is such a big thing to finish among the top-eight"

Fernando Verdasco

Monday 16th November 10:46

Featured in Verdasco excited for finals

"If only other Welsh players could show the same commitment and dedication to their country as Ashley Williams we'd be better off and higher up the rankings I'm sure - the likes of Jason Koumas, Ryan Giggs, Robbie Savage and Paul Parry to name but a few."

Swansea FanZoner Matt Phillips

Monday 16th November 10:09

Featured in Wales of a time!

"Unfortunately, even SuperSweeney can't save the day for the Mariners, who finish up on the end of a 3-1 defeat. So, it's back to life as plain old Peter Sweeney again, fighting relegation from League Two."

Leeds FanZoner Dave Guile

Monday 16th November 09:56

Featured in We need another superhero

"England are slow and static and play as if scared to death. Club men who run with gusto for club kick the ball away as if petrified of making an error. Are they scared of Martin Johnson? And why is there so little joy generated in the play?"

Stuart Barnes

Monday 16th November 09:55

Featured in Fear and failure

"My time is running out. Every time it's another less year to play"

Jamie Peacock

Monday 16th November 09:52

Featured in Peacock considers exit

"Hopefully my next piece will be introducing you to Grimsby's new manager. I'm going to spend the rest of the day trying to re-work the blog to subliminally get a message of support for Russell Slade as manager."

Grimsby FanZoner Hannah Cawsey

Monday 16th November 09:47

Featured in The absent Mariners

"I thought England were very predictable."

Mickey Arthur

Monday 16th November 09:42

Featured in Cook hit in the pocket

"I'll keep beavering away in the background and hopefully one day we'll get there."

Moat on Magpies takeover

Monday 16th November 08:56

Featured in Moat still keen on Magpies

"I'm really really excited about David Haye - he can inject enthusiasm and charisma - bring back those fans that were so passionate about the heavyweight division."

Oscar De La Hoya

Monday 16th November 08:47

Featured in Oscar: Haye has golden future

"When you feel frustration watching the game, do you feel anyone feels that frustration more than the players?"

Steve Borthwick

Monday 16th November 08:41

Featured in Borthwick: We'll improve

"The thing is with Pacquaio I don't see any versatility as a fighter; he's a good puncher but just one-dimensional."

Ffloyd Mayweather on Manny Pacquaio

Monday 16th November 08:32

Featured in Floyd blast for Pacquiao