Football: QUOTES OF THE WEEK

l I think President Clinton has attacked Australia to take his mind off other things. John McEnroe on an Australia Day fireworks display in Melbourne.

l I'm very happy with Ben, but if Man Utd win the League it will have been a perfect year. Sean Stewart, at 12 Britain's youngest father, on the birth of his son.

l I went to the ball and said, "Ball, would you like to fly to England?" It said, "No," so it stayed on the shelf. Karl Kainer, referee of the Busby Babes' last game, on his refusal to give the match ball to Manchester United.