To play the game you have to play on the edge, but unfortunately he’s gone to the edge of the cliff and jumped off it      Lions coach Warren Gatland on Northampton's Dylan Hartley who was handed an 11-week ban for abusing referee Wayne Barnes and so missed the tour May 28, 2013

     I'll keep signing him until he's nearly 50 or 60, if he keeps putting the ball in the net.      It seems Kevin Phillips won't need to worry about his future, provided Crystal Palace boss Ian Holloway remains in management May 28, 2013

     I have to congratulate Neymar for choosing a sporting project and not a financial one      Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova on his new Brazilian signing, who will reportedly earn "just" £150,000-a-week May 27, 2013

     In my opinion, Gary has the support of the majority at the club - unlike previous managers, who were pretty much clueless.      Shebby Singh fails to consider the irony of his statement while speaking about Gary Bowyer's appointment as Blackburn manager May 27, 2013

     Calling a referee a cheat is an attack on his integrity and contrary to the core values of rugby and therefore we have taken a serious view and provided a serious sanction      Judge Jeff Blackett delivers his verdict having handed Northampton's Dylan Hartley an 11-week ban for abusing referee Wayne Barnes May 26, 2013

     My feeling for the club and the fans will never change. It is eternal!      Brazilian striker Neymar insists he will always be a Santos fan after signing for Spanish champions Barcelona May 26, 2013

     The weather was good, everything was great. Only the result was shit      Dortmund manager Jurgen Klopp reflects his side's Champions League final defeat to Bundesliga rivals Bayern Munich May 25, 2013

     Please keep your comments to yourself or I may have to deal with it. Do not talk to me like that      Referee Wayne Barnes issues a warning to Northampton captain Dylan Hartley just minutes before dismissing him for dissent during the Premiership final at Twickenham May 25, 2013

     I know all you people doubted me - on Twitter, on forums ... you know what? Stick it up your a***.      Tony Bellew gets emotional after beating Isaac Chilemba at the second time of asking May 25, 2013

     Maybe I'll be the next coach of PSG...      Carlo Ancelotti says he will honour his contract at Paris Saint-Germain if a move to Real Madrid falls through May 25, 2013

     He is one of the most phenomenal athletes I have ever come across      Former USA Eagles coach Eddie O'Sullivan heaps praise on No.8 Samu Manoa May 25, 2013

     If Aston Villa say I must stay, I won't necessarily accept that      Striker Christian Benteke hints that his future may be away from Villa Park May 23, 2013

     Like Arnie said 'I'll be back'. I am not done. Everyone has their time in the sun and I am here for the long game      Northampton Saints hooker Dylan Hartley on his British & Irish Lions prospects May 23, 2013

     He’s a weird bloke, Joe Marler. If you can survive him, you’re all right      Saracens' Owen Farrell reflects on Quin prop Joe Marler's attempts to put him off during games May 23, 2013

     I don't have another three pre-seasons in me      Brian O'Driscoll insists he will not be playing on until the 2015 Rugby World Cup May 22, 2013

     We have to be aware he was probably at fault for this.      Gael Clichy bravely acknowledges Roberto Mancini was at fault for his own Man City exit May 22, 2013

     I could see it and I'm blind       World Cup-winning coach Graham Henry slams the influence of the assistant match officials after the Blues 23-3 Super Rugby loss to the Crusaders May 21, 2013

     It's like Harry Potter – but it's about football. There's no Harry Potter flying on his f***ing stick – just football.      Jurgen Klopp explains the plot to his wife's children's novel May 21, 2013

     Can somebody beat him up for me, please? Can somebody beat him up?       Vitor Belfort calls for a journalist to be beaten up after he asked about TRT May 21, 2013

     I am the only brave one who has the guts to say it - but most of the other guys are thinking it.      Sergio Garcia says other players dislike Tiger Woods but won't go public with their views May 21, 2013

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