Now if that story had been disclosed as it should, then much of the general perception as to what happened in 1989 in the Hillsborough Stadium would have been changed ... lending support to the families and supporters who remain dissatisfied with the South Yorkshire police and the disclosure issues. Tony Farrell, former South Yorkshire police principal intelligence analyst, sacked for 9/11 views
I’ve no regrets at all, but I still think at times that I would have loved to play in England. You live football over there; it’s a great culture. People respect you more; it’s more difficult to find respect in Spain. There is more criticism here. Xavi
There is no systematic corruption in FIFA. This is nonsense. We are financially clean and clear. Sepp Blatter, Weltwoche Magazine
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Fifa accused promises ‘tsunami’ of revelations at bribery hearing. International alliance of politicians formed to press for reform of discredited governing body. Independent on Sunday 29th May 2011
In football everything is complicated by the presence of the opposite team. Jean-Paul Sartre
They think it’s all over – it is now. Kenneth Wolstenholme, World Cup final commentary 1966
‘Did you think I was funny?’ Tommy Cooper asked the Queen.
‘Yes, very funny, Tommy,’ replied the Queen.
‘Did your Mother think I was funny?’ Tommy asked.
‘Yes, she laughed non-stop,’ said the Queen.
‘Would you mind if I ask a personal question?’ Tommy asked.
‘No, you can ask, but I may not be able to answer,’ the Queen replied.
‘Who are you supporting in the Cup Final?’ asked Tommy.
‘Neither, I am impartial,’ said the Queen.
‘In that case,’ said Tommy, ‘do you mind if I have your Cup Final tickets?’ Cooperisms website, Tommy Cooper at Royal Command Performance
The Truth: Some fans picked pockets of victims; Some fans urinated on the brave cops; Some fans beat up PC giving kiss of life. The Sun, headline falsely accusing Liverpool fans of causing Hillsborough disaster in which ninety-six supporters crushed to dead 15th April 1989
It was my decision, my decision alone, to do Page One that way, and I made a rather serious error. Kelvin McKenzie, editor The Sun, BBC Radio 4 interview 30th July 1989
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The Sun did not accuse anybody of anything. Kelvin McKenzie, BBC radio 4 interview 16th October 1996
When you look at Asa’s [Hartford] background, when they discovered he had a hole in his heart, ever since he’s had that news he seems to have become a harder worker than ever. He really powers through the game – a genuine whole-hearted player. David Coleman
For those of you with black and white sets, Liverpool are wearing the all-red strip. David Coleman
For those of you watching who do not have television sets, live commentary is on Radio 2. David Coleman
Don’t tell those coming in the final result of that fantastic match, but let’s just have another look at Italy’s winning goal. David Coleman
Both of the Villa scorers – Withe and Mortimer – were born in Liverpool as was the Villa manager Ron Saunders who was born in Birkenhead. David Coleman
He’s 31 this year – last year he was 30. David Coleman
I’ve never seen such a bloody carnival in my entire life. David Coleman, camera tests to 1970 World Cup
The late start is due to the time. David Coleman
Good evening. The game you are about to see is the most stupid, appalling, disgusting and disgraceful exhibition of football possibly in the history of the game. David Coleman, Chile v Italy 1966
He’s got his hands on his knees and holds his head in despair. David Coleman
He just can’t believe what’s not happening to him. David Coleman
Martin Keown is up everybody’s backside. Trevor Brooking
Without being too harsh on David, he cost us the match. Ian Wright, cited Footballsite online
I don’t want Rooney to leave these shores but if he does, I think he’ll go abroad. Ian Wright
I never comment on referees and I’m not going to break the habit of a lifetime for that prat. Ron Atkinson, 1979
I’m going to make a prediction – it could go either way. Ron Atkinson
If Glenn Hoddle said one word to his team at half-time, it was concentration and focus. Ron Atkinson
You can see the ball go past them, or the man, but you’ll never see both man and ball go past at the same time. So if the ball goes past, the man won’t, or if the man goes past, they’ll take the ball. Ron Atkinson
I think that was a moment of cool panic there. Ron Atkinson
He dribbles a lot and the opposition don’t like it. You can see it all over their faces. Ron Atkinson
Beckenbauer really has gambled all his eggs. Ron Atkinson
Well, Clive, it’s all about the two Ms – Movement and Positioning. Ron Atkinson
They’ve picked their heads up off the ground, and they now have a lot to carry on their shoulders. Ron Atkinson
They didn’t change positions, they just moved the players around. Terry Venables
If you can’t stand the heat in the dressing-room, get out of the kitchen. Terry Venables
If history is going to repeat itself I should think we can expect the same thing again. Terry Venables
Apart from their goals, Norway haven’t scored. Terry Venables
They (Swindon) are still finding that they are much happier when they have the ball than when the other side has it. Ron Jones
Women are around all the time but World Cups come only every four years. Peter Osgood, cited The Times 9th May 1998
He’s caused the Chelsea defence no amount of problems. Jimmy Armfield
I’d like to have seen Tony Morley left on as a down-and-out winger. Jimmy Armfield
For those of you watching in black and white, Spurs are in the all-yellow strip. John Motson, BBC1
The game is balanced in Arsenal’s favour. John Motson
Nearly all the Brazilian supporters are wearing yellow shirts – it’s a fabulous kaleidoscope of colour. John Motson
Brazil – they’re so good it’s like they are running round the pitch playing with themselves. John Motson
And Seaman, just like a falling oak, manages to change direction. John Motson