"I don't think he's a great player. He can't kick with his left foot, he doesn't score many goals, he can't head a ball and he can't tackle. Apart from that he's all right." - George Best pays tribute to David Beckham.

"If George had been born ugly, he probably would have played till he was 40. . . just look at Peter Beardsley." - Paddy Crerand pays tribute to George Best (true enough, Beardsley signed a three-match deal with Australian club Melbourne Knights last week).

"If any player wants to see Eileen or any other faith healer, I'm not averse to that, it can be arranged. I am open-minded, as I always was. My belief is as strong." - Glenn Hoddle on his appointment as Southampton manager. Uh oh, there be (more) trouble ahead.

"I've got two dogs as well and I didn't fancy leaving them in quarantine for six months." - Roy Keane explains the real reason why he turned down offers to move to Spain and Italy. Aaah.

"I was in a shop last week buying a lottery ticket and someone asked: `Why are you going in for that?"'. - Roy Keane on life after signing a £52,000-a-week contract.