QUOTES OF THE WEEK

l It sent a shiver down my back. Jurgen Klinsmann, on the welcome from Spurs fans on his return to White Hart Lane.

l The muscle is torn and there is a lot of swelling. It is a nightmare. All I want to do is play for Spurs and score goals. How can I do that when I am being told to do training which makes an injury worse? Les Ferdinand, Spurs striker, on his injured thigh and coach Christian Gross.

l In England, some players booze a lot. Those who have been out on the town and smell of booze the next morning are the ones I set out after. I chase them during training and won't leave them alone. I can't stand those players who perform below standard because they choose to lead a wild life. Dennis Bergkamp, of Arsenal.

l Knights are few and far between in football. You couldn't have a bigger honour. I'm thrilled to bits. Sir Tom Finney on his knighthood.

l Can we play you every week? Coventry City fans to Manchester United during their 3-2 victory.

l Nelson Mandela was as disappointed as I was. Ruud Gullit, Chelsea manager, on having to call off a meeting with the South African president.

l Lest we forget, 96 supporters went to a match and didn't return home. Manchester United newsletter warning that standing fans will be ejected from Old Trafford.

l It's not over until the Fat Man spins. Poster at Melbourne Cricket Ground during first Test against South Africa, on the slightly tubby Shane Warne.

l I have challenged our players to refuse their appearance money because, quite frankly, they don't deserve it. Andy Keast, Harlequins coach, on losing 38-40 to Bristol.