“I think it’s very, very nice.”
The ever self-effacing Sven on the overwhelming support from the City faithful, who sung his name throughout their 1-0 defeat to Liverpool.
“There’s only one ‘Special One’.”
Avram Grant cannot resist a little dig after out-specialing Jose Mourinho by taking Chelsea to their first-ever Champions League final.
“If Mourinho was here I don’t think he could have done any better.”
Poor Jose is getting it from all corners as Brian Laws enthuses about keeping Sheffield Wednesday up in the Championship after a 4-1 thrashing of Norwich.
“If he wants me to stay on my feet, maybe he should tell his defenders to stop hitting me.”
Didier Drogba hits back at Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez’s so-called dossier on his penchant for diving after helping Chelsea knock their Premier League rivals out of the Champions League.
“Technically he is the worst player I have ever seen in my life – and he knows it. He has no skill at all. We all have more skill than him.”
Blackburn striker Benni McCarthy welcomes Robbie Savage back to Ewood Park with open arms.
“He’s just played his 100th game, but he was here last time I was, which was 1936, so he must be about 50 now.”
Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan on Liverpool’s interest in goalkeeper Steve Harper. Nice maths there, Kev…
“I don’t have a preference who wins the title. The best team usually win – except the time when we lost it. That time the best team came second.”
Keegan again, this time reminiscing on the vintage Newcastle team which clutched Premier League defeat from the jaws of victory in 1996.
Matt le Tissier: “And Southampton have got all 11 men in their own box now!”
Jeff Stelling: “Well that’ll be a bit tricky considering they’ve only got 10 men.”
Former Saints favourite Le Tiss gets a little too emotionally involved for Sky Sports, watching Southampton’s 3-2 thriller over Sheffield United – forgetting Stern John had been sent off earlier.
“Its a case of squeaky Brum time.”
Match of the Day’s Gary Lineker on Birmingham’s relegation plight.
“And Brian McBride scores a powerful header with his head!”
The one and only Chris ‘Candid’ Kamara on Sky Sports after Fulham go 1-0 up against Birmingham.
“Being Scottish, I’m gutted. I’ve paid for a hotel room that I am never going to see.”
A Rangers fan tells BBC Radio One about his impending all-night celebrations in Florence.
“I don’t think United should push for a second.”
ITV co-commentator David Pleat in the 86th minute of the Barca game. That’s how you become a professional manager then.
“Every clearance worth its weight in gold.”
ITV commentator Clive Tyldsley in the Manchester United v Barcelona game. Just how much does a clearance weigh then Clive?
CHANTS OF THE WEEK
Manchester City fans singing to the tune of Pink Floyd’s “The wall”:
“We don’t need no Phil Scolari,
“We don’t need Mourinho,
“Hey! Thaksin! Leave our Sven alone!”
To the tune of “Santa Claus is coming to town”:
“You better watch out,
“You better beware,
“He’s good on the ground and he’s good in the air,
“Santa Cruz is coming to town.”
Dagenham & Redbridge fans to manager John Still after he substituted midfielder Glen Southam for Sam Sloma at 2-0 down:
“You don’t know what you’re doing.”
Same fans to Still after Sloma scored one of the Daggers’ goals in the 3-2 victory to avoid relegation:
“You do know what you’re doing!” (Ian Gorsuch)
STADIUM ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE WEEK
“Will the fat kid please get off the pitch.”
Stadium announcer after the Stockport v Brentford game.
“Can the people trying to break into the boardroom please be aware you are on CCTV.”
Mansfield stadium announcer after the Stags lost to Rotherham, more or less guaranteeing relegation.
“Couldn’t you all do this in the car park?”
Swansea City stadium announcement after their 4-1 win over Leyton Orient, prompting fans to invade the pitch in sheer delight.
