"I thought in the first half we were outstanding and in the second half we were equally as bad."

- Joe Royle reflecting on Manchester City's 41 defeat by West Ham.

"Two years ago I was not liked by a majority of the country - but look at me now."

- David Beckham speaking shortly before being clattered by coins thrown by Manchester City supporters on Saturday.

"There will have to be a bubonic plague for me to pick Di Canio."

- Italian coach Giovanni Trapattoni doesn't entirely rule out an international recall for Paolo.

"If any of our supporters are feeling low come and join me for dinner."

- Bobby Robson, speaking after Newcastle lost 2-1 to Sunderland, prepares for 55,000 dinner guests.