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Tony Cascarino heads the 2009 guff parade


by Chef - on Dec 28th 2009 - 2 Comments

All the best quotes of the year from 50 down to number 1. Jimmy Magee and Paul Merson feature heavily.

Radio Ga-Ga


by Chef - on Dec 10th 2009 - 2 Comments

They say a picture paints a thousand words. And while there are many that wish the likes of Motty would take greater heed of the maxim, it stands to reason that your average radio commentator or pundit must be called upon to produce added verbiage by the ton in lieu of pictorial evidence. Little wonder then that the radio was once the spiritual home of guff. It certainly produced the landmark sporting gaffe of our time. The England – West Indies test series of 1976 provided the backdrop. Brian

Carry On Commentating


by Chef - on Dec 7th 2009 - No Comments

He’s pulling him off! The Spanish manager is pulling his captain off! And all that kind of thing.

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Jeff Stelling claims top spot in 2008 Guff Parade


by Chef - on Dec 30th 2008 - No Comments

Stelling claims the big prize in top 30 quotes of the year. 30. Jamie Redknapp had Ricardo Fuller on the physio’s sofa: “I don’t know what state of mind his body is in.” 29. Chris Kamara discovered an unbelievable rock formation: “There’s a gulf in class that’s a mile wide at either side.” 28. Phil Neville felt Everton were so good he said it twice: “I   think it’s fair to say we’re an improving team and a team that’s getting better.” 27. Paul Merson didn’t always have \’unbelievable

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Christmas crackers


by Chef - on Dec 23rd 2008 - No Comments

The guff of Christmas past

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Get an atlas


by Chef - on Aug 11th 2006 - No Comments

A tribute to football’s geographically challenged: 10. “Costacurta, the Portuguese international… Shevchenko, the Uruguayan international…” Trevor Welch 9. “Newport 0, Wrexham 1. Well done to the Welsh there.” Radio 2 newsreader 8. “Romania are more Portuguese than German.” Barry Venison 7. “The Belgians will play like their fellow Scandinavians, Denmark and Sweden.” Andy Townsend 6. “Chesterfield 1, Chester 1. Another score draw in the local derby.” Des Lynam 5. “Ajax

Mixed Metaphors


by Chef - on Aug 11th 2006 - 2 Comments

There was only ever going to be one winner: 10. “In the Scottish Cup you only get one crack at the cherry against Rangers or Celtic.” Tom Ferrie 9. “I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel.” Stuart Pearce 8. “The run of the ball is not in our court at the moment.” Phil Neal 7. “The lads have run their socks into the ground.” Alex Ferguson 6. “Butcher goes forward as Ipswich throw their last trump card into the fire.” Byron Butler 5. “Glenn is putting his head in the

The Queen’s English


by Chef - on Aug 11th 2006 - No Comments

The top 10 dictionary manglers: 10. “They haven’t made many sautées forward.” Clive Allen 9. All the cul-de-sacs are closed for Scotland. Joe Jordan 8. There is great harmonium in the dressing room. Sir Alf Ramsey 7. “He’s not going to adhere himself to the fans.” Alan Mullery 6. “Well, I’ve seen some tackles, Jonathan, but that was the ultimatum.” Alan Mullery 5. “You were a hinchpin in midfield.” Phil Neal 4. “When he makes a decision, there’s no arms thrown into the

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