"God speed and good luck Azumah and don't for one second change your mind."

- Barry McGuigan's advice to Azumah Nelson on his retirement, having seen so many comebacks.

"We clearly disproved every allegation."

- Geoffrey Boycott after losing his court battle with a former girlfriend, who he had beaten.

"We were not involved but we understand there was a lot of huffing and puffing."

- British police comment after a half-time punch-up between wolf and pig mascots at a football match.