Sport: Quotes of the Week

l It resembled two punch-drunk boxers trying to give it everything, despite having nothing left to give. Roger Uttley, England rugby union manager, after the 26-26 draw against New Zealand.

l We are a long way from matching South Africa and New Zealand over a series. That was a one-off. Clive Woodward, England coach.

I was watching some rugby for the first time. It made me think that tennis players are maybe a bunch of sissies. We'd better beef things up. John McEnroe.

It was like a throwback to the bad old days of the 70s. Someone even threw a banana at me as I came out for the second half. Barry Hayles, Bristol Rovers' black forward, on fans of Wisbech, his side's FA Cup second- round opponents.

I think there is a feeling that we just can't lose a game. Peter Schmeichel, Manchester United goalkeeper, before midweek defeat to Juventus.

I will take this club to the North Pole if it means surviving. Sam Hammam, owner of Wimbledon, who are considering moving to Dublin.

If your businesses were run like this football club, they would have gone bankrupt years ago. Norman Dainty, Everton shareholders' representative, to chairman Peter Johnson at the Everton AGM.

With all due respect, I think we can do a lot better when he is not around. John Durnin, of Portsmouth FC, on club chairman Terry Venables.

She may be a Light Blue, but she'll be a dark blue when she's finished. Cambridge rugby fan on the Varsity match streaker.

At present the process of owning horses at any level is like driving on a flat tyre. All we ask for is the luxury of a slow puncture. Spokesman for Sheikh Mohammed, who is threatening to remove his horses from Britain.

I'm the skinhead Don King. Gary Mason, former British heavyweight boxing champion turned promoter.