"He's the jerk of the world as far as I'm concerned, and you can write that down because when I see him, I'll tell him to his face." - American Fred Funk talking about Colin Montgomerie to a golf magazine following after the Scot's personal comments about fellow player Brad Faxon.

"He's a few French fries short of a Happy Meal. His mind goes on vacation and leaves his mouth in charge. But he's really not a bad guy." - Former Ryder Cup player David Feherty `defending' Monty.

"He looked like a pint of Guinness running around in the second half." - Paul Gascoigne on England skipper Paul Ince after he reappeared wearing a head bandage.

"I was looking forward to playing. I'm just a pawn in the sandwich." - Rugby League star Harvey Howard expressing his frustration at Western Suburbs' decision to block his bid to play for Great Britain in next month's Test series against Australia.

"It was just what we wanted, it's perfect. To get the away match first is even better." - Belgium manager Georges Leekens attempts to put a brave face on being drawn against the Republic in the World Cup play-offs.