If I can't put it together in the next 12 months, I will finish      Phil Taylor after his first Premier League win. Surely he'll put it together Feb 28, 2014

     I'm Samuel Eto'o. I really don't care       Samuel Eto'o shrugs off Jose Mourinho's joke about his age Feb 27, 2014

     Last year was our worst year because it's the only time Chelsea have been knocked out in the [Champions League] group phase. Qualifying this year is normal - it's nothing special, nothing outstanding      Jose Mourinho is never one to pass up the opportunity of having a dig at Rafa Benitez Feb 26, 2014

     Manu is under contract and unless the man is Bill Gates, he couldn't afford the transfer fee      Leicester Tigers chief Simon Cohen on reports linking Manu Tuilagi with a cross-code switch to Salford Feb 26, 2014

     We just need now to keep calm and do what we have been doing       These are the words of Kolo Toure. We don't need to say anything else Feb 26, 2014

     My fellow players are sometimes occupying the spaces I want to play in. That forces me to adjust my runs, based on the position of my fellow players. Unfortunately, they're often playing in my zones. I think that's a shame.      That is a shame, Robin van Persie. Maybe if everyone gave you the freedom of the pitch you'd score from eight yards, eh? Feb 25, 2014

     After the match, the three of them can go out for dinner together      Roberto Mancini won't be going joining Didier Drogba and Wesley Sneijder if they decide to have a catch-up with Jose Mourinho Feb 25, 2014

     Watching France at the moment is like watching clowns at the circus      We know one country Jeremy Guscott won't be holidaying in this summer ... Feb 25, 2014

     I've matured a lot in the past two years and I don't think my conduct's a problem anymore      These could be some famous last words for Mario Balotelli Feb 25, 2014

     Before you all book your trains to Nottingham because the Sheriff has tweeted.. I very much doubt King John would send us all there!      George Groves responds to Carl Froch's comment that the City Ground will host their rematch. We await Froch's response Feb 25, 2014

     If I had played there, I would have destroyed it, like I have everywhere else       PSG striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, as humble as ever Feb 23, 2014

     Pardon my French, but I thought we showed massive balls to go out there and play like that       England coach Andy Farrell on their win over Ireland Feb 23, 2014

     I feel like unfortunately the game lately hasn't been what it should be. I think that we are gentlemen      Sergio Garcia left Arizona with some good PR attached to his name after conceding an 18-foot par putt in his WGC Match Play defeat to Rickie Fowler Feb 22, 2014

     We need someone to come in for him      Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert calls on clubs to take Alan Hutton off his hands Feb 21, 2014

     If you've ever sat beside Dave Wilson at a dinner, he's an incredibly big man. He's the perfect shape for a prop forward      Ireland skipper Paul O'Connell on England tight-head David Wilson Feb 20, 2014

     I must make this clear: I did not spit. I would never do that in my life. If I ever spat at an opponent, I'd never be able to show my face to my family ever again       Meanwhile, Arjen Robben denies reports that he spat on Bacary Sagna during Bayern Munich's win at Arsenal Feb 20, 2014

     Yes - he has enough experience to know to make more of it       Arsene Wenger admits he made a 'diving' gesture towards Arjen Robben during Arsenal's defeat to Champions League loss to Bayern Munich Feb 20, 2014

     One of his attributes is his competitiveness and that's probably a weakness for him too       Wales boss Warren Gatland on dropped scrum-half Mike Phillips Feb 19, 2014

     He favoured Barcelona from the beginning to the end       Probably the tamest comment from Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini's post-match rant at referee Jonas Eriksson following their loss to Barcelona Feb 19, 2014

     What he will be is Sam Burgess: he'll be able to carry, tackle, pass through the line, pass before the line, smash people, be our talisman, be our leader      Bath coach Mike Ford was clearly pleased with his new cross-code recruit Feb 18, 2014

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