Quotes of the week

Reporter: "Were you surprised about George Graham's sacking?"

Les Ferdinand: "Yes, I was surprised - but as I always say, nothing surprises me in football."

"Being manager of this club is like wheeling a trolley around Sainsbury's - you want to go one way, the trolley wants to got the other."

- Crystal Palace manager Alan Smith.

"How many players do they need before they can start challenging for the title? If Sol Campbell leaves, 11."

- Former Spurs legend Ossie Ardiles suggests a bit of bulk buying is needed at White Hart Lane.

"People should realise we are bigger and more financially successful than Barcelona."

- Newcastle vice-chairman Douglas Hall displays a wacky sense of humour.

"There is one problem: I don't speak a word of English."

- Marcello Lippi explains why he's ruling himself out of the running for the Spurs job. Never stopped Harry Redknapp taking the West Ham post.