Because he didn't like it, he found an excuse about how we played. Wenger did it, Mourinho did it, they all do it when they get their backside kicked.      Sam Allardyce talks the big talk ahead of meeting Rafael Benitez and Liverpool Feb 27, 2010

     Turning up could be one of the hardest things Tiger ever does. Some of the wives of other players might find it hard to welcome him back into the group.      Colin Montgomerie fears a backlash for Tiger Woods from golf's WAGS Feb 26, 2010

     I'm no longer a soldier thrown onto the beaches of Normandy.      Jaime Alguersuari is more confident ahead of his second season in F1 Feb 26, 2010

     I will pay anything, even go to the theatre, to watch the innings 100 times. I have already reserved a CD to watch it any time I want.      Virender Sehwag is ready to stake everything for a replay of Sachin Tendulkar's epochal double ton Feb 26, 2010

     It's been horrendous when all I've tried to do to adhere to the system. It's been like a bad dream.      

Ron Headley was far from happy that a police blunder resulted in him having to go to court Feb 26, 2010

     I was a mess on occasions. I'd go on the pitch having had a few drinks. On one particularly bad time, I fell over while taking a free-kick.      Paul McGrath had a tough time battling the booze during his football career Feb 26, 2010

     He's got all the skills to pay the bills, but you've got have the heart to play the part.      James DeGale gives his assessment of Audley Harrison in rhyming format Feb 25, 2010

     I can’t say it’s better than winning a big football game, but it’s up there. It’s a lifelong ambition.      Clarke Carlisle is full of beans after making a winning appearance on Countdown Feb 25, 2010

     I've done stupid things before when I've had too many sherbets but nothing like this.       Andy Powell reflects on his golf buggy joy-ride Feb 24, 2010

     Funnily enough, I used to baby-sit Matt Mullan.      Andy Goode is already well aquainted with his new Worcester team-mate Feb 24, 2010

     I came here with a fever and being completely sick. Tuesday night I ate two big heads of white garlic because Novak [Djokovic] told me I am going to feel better if I did so.      Janko Tipsarevic reveals the remedy that helped him beat Andy Murray Feb 24, 2010

     Next, we have the Serbian vultures. Firstly, they launched themselves into a quixotic legal battle with the FIA, then they picked the bones of Toyota on its death bed.      Ferrari's Horse Whisperer column turns a few heads regarding Stefan GP Feb 24, 2010

     Getting up in the morning and putting on a pair of underpants is important for me.      Shane Warne subtly hawks his new underwear range Feb 24, 2010

     I think Joe's a bit of a strange guy if I'm honest. I don't mean that nastily, but I really think he is a grump. Like a Welsh Victor Meldrew.       Carl Froch reacts after Joe Calzaghe labels him a 'spoilt little bloody bitch' Feb 24, 2010

     It would be a big mistake to think the Spaniards would just fall over on the slippery surface and give us a clean path to their goal.      CSKA Moscow defender Vasili Berezutski plays down the importance of the Russian conditions in their Champions League clash with Sevilla Feb 24, 2010

     Administration and the nine-point deduction that goes with it would make Pompey's relegation to the Champions League inevitable.      Sky News appears to give Portsmouth hope of a back-door entry into Europe next season Feb 24, 2010

     I will probably resign the most unsatisfied man in the world but I'm happy to go that way      Jonny Wilkinson outlines the high standards he sets for himself Feb 24, 2010

     He's like a spoilt little bloody bitch. I don't mind saying that either, that's okay, keep that in there. He'll like that one.      Joe Calzaghe takes aim at current WBC Super Middleweight champion Carl Froch Feb 23, 2010

     If you race for Ferrari then you can retire. Your life is complete.      Fernando Alonso's father encouraged his son to join Ferrari Feb 23, 2010

     I iron all my clothes for every match and I want to go out on the course looking good.      Ian Poulter is clearly a perfectionist in every way Feb 23, 2010

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