"It's a bit like sticking 10p in the fruit machine: when you least expect it you win and when you really need it, you don't."

Former world champion Steve Davis on his unexpected win over Ireland's Ken Doherty in this week's Irish Masters.

"It's difficult to play any sort of penetrating football when you're up against a side that is determined to keep 11 men behind the ball from beginning to end."

Matt Holland on the Republic of Ireland's 3-0 win over Andorra on Wednesday.

"I honestly don't think they had doubts about me as a manager. I think they only had doubts about me as a foreigner. But I am here and I'm not going away tomorrow."

Sven-Goran Eriksson answering his critics with his third English victory.