"We were out there for five-and-a-quarter hours and the pace of play was hideous. Anyone who can't get round in four hours needs shooting."

- Britain's Trish Johnson critical of slow play after the opening round of the Weetabix British Women's Open over the Old Course at Sunningdale.

"There has been criticism of the defending and we must eliminate mistakes. But we played an attacking style, and to do that you must compensate elsewhere."

- Wales manager Bobby Gould after his side lost 6-4 to Turkey in a World Cup qualifying match.

"The result was disappointing but everything else I was not disappointed with."

- Irish manager Mick McCarthy after Wednesday's nil all draw with Lithuania.

"You wanted it this way and it's down to you. You will pay the price."

- Juan Antonio Samaranch warns of trouble to come after the decision to stage the World Student Games in 13 different towns across southern Italy. The Games have been hit by widespread organisational problems.

"It means so much to us, you couldn't imagine it. Days like this, you dream about them. It all starts again tomorrow, though, getting ready for one hell of a battle against the Banner Boys."

- Tipperary wing back Liam Sheedy after Sunday's defeat of All-Ireland Champions Wexford at Croke Park.