the year in quotes PT III

Quotes of the Year Pt III

I've got to get through a night with Freddie Flintoff before I can think about anything else! England captain Michael Vaughan responds to questions about the winter tour.

It was me who got the marker pen out... anyone who falls asleep on the team bus knows the dangers. Steve Harmison explains how Freddie gained a beard, moustache and glbuttes - not to mention a rude word across his forehead - when he got off the England coach after the celebrations.

I'm going to say hello to two friends who I've shut out of my life for the past 10 weeks, while I trained the hardest I've ever done for a fight. So welcome back Mr Guinness and Mr Dom Perignon. Ricky Hatton gets reacquainted with some old pals after his stunning defeat of Kostya Tszyu to win the IBF light-welterweight crown.

We went from looking like the Dog and Duck to Real Madrid. Ian Holloway on the Jekyll and Hyde performance of his QPR side, who came from two down to draw with Hull.

That means I can drive a flock of sheep through the town centre, drink for free in no less than 64 pubs and get a lift home with the police when I become inebriated - what more could you want? Freddie on what being given the freedom of his home town, Preston, means to him.

They should start the matches at 8am because then you could stay up all night! Jimmy White with an ironic slant on early starts at the UK Championship in York after crashing out following a 10am slot.

As far as his shoulder is concerned he is going to be OK. He didn't have any trouble lifting up a can of beer anyway. Chairman of selectors David Graveney gives Freddie Flintoff the all-clear for Old Trafford.

IT'S A FAMILY AFFAIR

Harry Redknapp The only threats I've had this week have been from the wife for not doing the washing up. Harry Redknapp on returning to Portsmouth with Southampton.

Is he entitled to go dance with his wife at a do? Yes he is. Does he need some help with his dance moves? Obviously he does. We will do some more movement to music in training. Crystal Palace manager Iain Dowie defends striker Andrew Johnson after tabloid photographers snap him on a night out.

If people come to your window and talk to your wife every night, you can't accept it without asking what is happening. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger on the alleged tapping-up of Ashley Cole by Chelsea.

The only threats I've had this week have been from the wife for not doing the washing up. Southampton boss Harry Redknapp when asked if he had received any threats in the build-up to the derby clash with his former club Portsmouth.

How can you tell your wife you are just popping out to play a match and then not come back for five days? Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez ponders the mysteries of Test cricket.

I've walked into restaurants with my wife to the roar of 'Psycho! Psycho!' - they expect me to respond with a two-fisted salute, but I just put my head down in embarrbuttment and walk past. Manchester City boss Stuart Pearce is trying to leave his past behind him.

I had a commitment to his mum that his face would not get changed, so that was the only disappointing element for me. Great Britain coach Brian Noble on the nose injury suffered by scrum-half Paul Deacon in the win over New Zealand.

Let me tell you what the real David Beckham is addicted to - Extreme Makeover. He sits in bed watching that and loves Alan Titchmarsh in Ground Force. Victoria Beckham gives an insight into the crazy world of her husband.

My mother told me there would be days like these. She just didn't tell me when and how many. Sunderland boss Mick McCarthy after his side conceded a 94th-minute equaliser to West Brom when on the verge of their elusive first victory in the Premiership this season.

I really like her family - they are all pretty cool. Let's be fair, it's not bad that they own a pub either! Rugby ace Gavin Henson on life with Charlotte Church.

This one's for Victoria Beckham - we've heard she likes a drink. Welsh rappers Goldie Lookin Chain dedicate new single Your Missus Is A Nutter to Posh Spice before the Wales-England game in Cardiff.

If she needs me to string a few guitars, I'll be happy to do whatever I can to help. Why not go hanging on a rock 'n' roll tour for a while, drink beer and have fun? Lance Armstrong retires after his seventh straight Tour de France win and looks forward to hanging around with rock star girlfriend Sheryl Crow.

He has said he will quit but, listen, I said I loved my wife when I left her this morning. Things change. Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd correctly predicts Alan Shearer will reverse his decision to retire.

One of the reasons I like to do well here is because I know I will talk to you afterwards. I have a bit of a crush on you. Andy Roddick chats up Sue Barker after winning his third successive Queen's title.

You have made my day, you have made my year...I'm sure my husband wouldn't mind! Sue laps up the attention.

Delia Smith A message to the best football supporters in the world. We need a 12th man here. Where are you? Where are you? Let's be having you. Norwich supremo Delia Smith issues her infamous rallying cry

I will have to turbo charge my Zimmer frame. Oldham's 41-year-old midfielder David Eyres on his plan to stop Manchester City winger Shaun Wright-Phillips in the FA Cup.

I like that stage, although the carpet needs hoovering! Trina Gulliver after winning an unprecedented fifth consecutive women's World Darts Championship at Lakeside.

As for wages, the players have had a trim, the chairman has had a trim and I have had a short back and sides. Harry Redknapp on the financial cutbacks after Southampton's relegation from the Premiership.

During the afternoon it rained only in this stadium - our kitman saw it - they tried everything. There must be a microclimate here. Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho bemoans Blackburn's pitch-watering tactics after the Blues' hard-fought win at Ewood Park.

How could they not know? It's not chewing gum, doping is like making love, you need two to do it, the doctor and the athlete. Michel Platini goes all Swiss Toni about doping denials at his former club Juventus.

I think I must have run over six black cats since I've been at Wolves. Wolves boss Glenn Hoddle after his side drew their 10th match in 13 under him.

Trying to explain this performance is like trying to row upstream in a barbed wire canoe. Wakefield Wildcats coach Shaun McNally after his side were on the wrong end of the London Broncos' record Super League victory of 72-8.

It is true. Despite the rumours, we have signed Jonah Lomu, not Joanna Lumley! Cardiff Blues chief executive Robert Norster on the surprise signing of the All Blacks legend.

It's like eating an elephant. I can do it, but you have to do it bite by bite. Colin Montgomerie on slowly working his way up the world golf rankings.

I'm becoming a bit familiar here, I'll need an apartment next. I'm a bit under-dressed from last time but the Queen did say 'You've got more comfortable shoes on today'. Dame Kelly Holmes goes to Buckingham Palace to promote the 2006 Commonwealth Games baton relay - just weeks after receiving her personal honour from the Queen.

Thierry has been absolutely magical and I love the way he plays the game and expresses himself. He is like Merlin the Magician and Dr Who rolled into one. PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor on the Arsenal striker.

I have not come to Sheffield to look at the gardens near the hotel. If I didn't think I could win the World Championship I would go and play golf badly in Spain. Jimmy White on his chances of winning the World Snooker Championship.

We shot ourselves in both feet, both hands, everywhere, with a pump-action shotgun. Northampton's acting coach Budge Pountney after his side crashed out of the Powergen Cup to Leeds.

We are preparing a special weightlifting plan for Gerrard's shoulders because we want him to lift a lot of trophies for Liverpool in the next few years! Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez on his plans for captain Steven Gerrard.

They don't let you smoke or drink in gyms so you know I'm not going to have any fun doing that. 'Wild Thing' golfer John Daly insists he has no plans to pump iron.

I thought it was a bit high - he nearly took my willy off. You would probably expect that from Bob but there you go. Inverness player Ross Tokely complains about a challenge by Rangers defender Bob Malcolm.

Anybody who is a QPR fan is welcome at Loftus Road. I'd be happy for him to turn up for a kickabout, just so long as he brings that Kate Moss with him - she's absolutely lovely. QPR boss Ian Holloway invites Rangers fan Pete Doherty and his girlfriend to Loftus Road.

They would be as well having Roger de Courcey and Nookie Bear for manager because Vladimir Romanov just wants a puppet he can work. Former Hearts defender Allan Preston on George Burley's shock exit from the club after a reported row with owner Romanov.

It wasn't a monkey on my back, it was Planet of the Apes! Sunderland manager Mick McCarthy is relieved at beating Middlesbrough, earning the Black Cats their first Premiership win since December 2002.

I'm disappointed now if opposing fans don't call me a w*****. I'm not living up to my standards otherwise. Sheffield United boss Neil Warnock - whose name is an anagram of Colin W.....(you work it out).

It's amazing what you can see through Sven's specs - I must get a pair. Gary Lineker gives his reaction to Sven-Goran Eriksson's positive thoughts on the tedious England-Holland friendly.

If Bill Shankly was alive, he'd be turning in his grave. Harry, a caller to the BBC's 606 phone-in programme, after Liverpool's Cup defeat by Burnley.

the observant amongst you note i have bypbutted QOTY PTII. there is a good reason for this. BTW the "planet of the apes" quote by McCarthy is pure clbutt imo.

-- "i'm just a soul whose intentions are good, Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood"