"It has been a long time coming and we have been a long time laying to rest certain ghosts. Now that we have this one won, we can get on with things."

- Paidi O Se after Kerry's victory over Mayo in the All-Ireland football final on Sunday.

"When you are two stone overweight, 44 years of age and going slow, winning one as a manager isn't bad either."

- O Se again after the same game.

"Rugby union is a man's game played by men - it is not a sport for cissies and I suggest that every club comes to terms with that."

- Cardiff coaching director Alex Evans after forward Tony Rees is suspended for 90 days for kicking an opponent.

"I know that Neville has not been playing for Everton recently while they try out Paul Gerrard, but I am sure the old bastard will tell me he's still worth his place. You can't see him giving it up easily."

- Wales boss Bobby Gould on veteran goal- keeper Neville Southall, who is likely to miss the World Cup qualifier against Belgium as the manager gives youth a chance.

"It was the proudest moment of my career. I have won many great tournaments around the world, I have won five majors, but nothing like this. This is very special."

- Team captain Seve Ballesteros after Europe had retained the Ryder Cup against The United States.