Football: Quotes Of The Week

Beckham's a good lad. I thought the crowd would boo me a lot more but there was little noise for me.

Simeone, on Wednesday's tussle at Old Trafford

They won't know what hit them - our changing rooms are crap and so is the pitch.

Ronnie Whelan, manager of Greek side Panionios, looks forward to their Cup-Winners' Cup match with Lazio, who won 4-0.

If he can do a better job here, then he should speak to Ken Bates and try and take over.

Egil Olsen, gets under the skin of Vialli, before their two teams met in the Cup-Winners' Cup.

I would prefer Africa, but I believe there's little doubt it will be Germany.

Pele forecasts England's rivals Germany will host the 2006 World Cup.

If they try to make any sort of backdoor approach I can assure them I will have them by the balls.

Aston Villa chairman Doug Ellis on reports that Atletico Madrid are interested in Villa's boss John Gregory.

I thought he wanted an autograph but then he started calling me things I'd never heard in my life. I demand respect.

Brazilian striker Viola after he chased a supporter out of the training ground and scuffled with him.