"When I think that certain politicians want to replay the match... They don't even know if the ball is round or oval and they would be the first to come and drink champagne in South Africa. The replay, I'll do it when you want on a Playstation" - Patrice Evra adds his own take on the disputed World Cup qualifying play-off win over the Republic of Ireland and the furore which followed Thierry Henry's handball.

"What goes around comes around" - A bitter Roy Keane gives his reaction to the Republic's 'hard luck story'.

"Seeing mates who have retired looking miserable" - England's Simon Shaw on what motivates the 36-year-old second row to carry on playing, following England's 19-6 loss to New Zealand.

"There is no hope of me playing against Mainz. I will not return as only half a player; not as only Ze without the Roberto" - Hamburg's Brazilian winger Ze Roberto does not intend to rush his comeback from an ankle injury.

"I've said to the team that is the most courageous performance I've ever been involved in" - Scotland coach Andy Robinson after the 9-8 defeat of Australia.

"It's difficult for us to get penalties, even the most obvious ones" - Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger bemoans his side's luck after the 1-0 loss at Sunderland.

"It was more of a gorilla off my back rather than a monkey" - Falkirk manager Eddie May explains his relief after the Bairns finally picked up their first league win of the SPL season with a 2-0 victory over Hamilton.

"Matt Toomua was unlucky to break his jaw, but at least he's worn the shirt" - Australia coach Robbie Deans on the fly-half's debut injury blow against Cardiff Blues.

"Whether it's the internet, radio, television, there are always areas of debate, but you have to accept it. The media now has become an absolute monster " - Stoke boss Tony Pulis on the spotlight faced by Premier League managers.

"I'm not one for blowing my trumpet but: most successful manager in the club's history; got them in the SPL, kept them there; won the Challenge Cup; produced many a young player; Scottish Cup final; two CIS Cup finals; Europe. In fact, next time I go through there, I'll have to stop to polish the statue they're going to have to build of me" - Hibernian manager John Hughes looks back fondly on his time at Falkirk.