Sports Speak

"He couldn't wait to come off because he wasn't being allowed to dictate play. He was a big baby, crying to come off."

Aston Villa manager John Gregory explaining the motivations of Arsenal's Emmanuel Petit and his alleged abusive gesture towards Villa fans after he was substituted in Sunday's Premiership clash.

"If it happens, it happens. You can't protect yourself from it. My life has been pre-determined."

Michael Schumacher on the death-risk of Formula One racing.

"Every doctor has told George not to drink. I'm sure at the moment George will be thinking he won't drink again. The problem will be when he gets better."

George Best's agent Alan Platt explaining the former soccer star's problem with the drink.