Quotes Of The Week

I never expected a ban. Michael Schumacher, whose 1997 results were annulled as punishment for his shunt with Jacques Villeneuve in the last grand prix of the season.

I now have a belt for the Father and another for the Son. I need one more for the Holy Ghost. Evander Holyfield, holder of two world heavyweight titles after beating Michael Moorer.

There are no experiments. Clive Woodward, England RU coach, on his selection, including five new caps, for the game against Australia today.

We will get better. Christian Cullen, All Blacks full-back, after his side's 81-3 victory over Llanelli.

I walked into the dressing-room afterwards and just laughed. Gareth Jenkins, Llanelli coach.

He could come out with an axe and he wouldn't get sent off. Phil Lowe, Great Britain RL manager, after Australia's Gorden Tallis escaped dismissal for three high tackles in the second Test.

You look at him and reckon he covers every blade of grass - but that's because his first touch is crap. Dave Jones, Southampton manager, on Carlton Palmer's first goal since leaving Leeds.

I will spend next week coaching my players on how to get their hands out of the way of a ball belted at them from six yards and travelling at 120mph. Gary Megson, Stockport manager on the penalty given against his side in their 1-0 defeat at Reading.

We let you down again. We are overwhelmed by remorse and self-scolding ... we want to say a sincere sorry to everyone. The Chinese national football team's written apology for failing to qualify for the World Cup finals.