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Sport: Quotes of the week

Friday 26 September 1997 23:02 BST
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Perhaps he did go in with two feet but I thought referees in England allowed that. Ruud Gullit, Chelsea manager, after Dennis Wise's challenge on Arsenal's Patrick Vieira last Sunday.

He is a very good player but a shit man. Frank Lebeouf, of Chelsea, on Arsenal's Dennis Bergkamp, who he accused of trying to elbow him.

I have worked hard on my own by doing lots of swimming, cycling and making love as often as possible. Gianluca Vialli's recipe for improving his fitness.

Tiger Woods has shown the world he is a spoiled brat. If he doesn't get what he wants he flies into an infantile rage. It's pathetic and the players don't like it. Mac O'Grady, golf entrepreneur.

Work yes, slavery no. Striking Spanish policemen at Valderrama.

We would prefer not to play Pontypridd at all. They are semi-civilised animals. Laurent Seigne, Brive coach, following the two sides' bar-room brawl.

If people want fat blokes running about I'm all for it, but you won't win anything. David Lloyd, England cricket coach, on the fitness regime for the winter tourists.

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