Paolo dicanio autobiography quotes
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Sir Alex Ferguson, David Beckham, John W Henry, Paolo Di Canio, Mohamed al-Fayed, Arsene Wenger - the best quotes from the football world in 2013
ROSE-TINTED SPECTACLE
You want to take your rose-scented glasses off, mate.
Robbie Savage to a 606 phone-in caller
It’s turning into a war of nutrition in midfield. Martin Keown on Arsenal v Southampton
Football’s not just physical, it’s menthol too. Phil Brown
I can see England winning, but I can also see them losing. Lee Dixon before Ukraine v England
Joe Hart made a few mistakes around Christmas time and got crucified.
Joe Corrigan
I mean the Scots, they can talk for England, can’t they, the Scots. Neil Warnock
When a team puts up a six-man wall, it’s hard for the other team to impregnate it.
Willie Miller
It’s all pumps blazing as we go to the wire. David Pleat
FERGIE TIME’S UP
So. Farewell
Then, Sir Alex.
Yes. You were
Britain’s most successful
Football manager.
It was never a penalty
That was your catch phrase.
It was a definite penalty
That was another.
E J Thribb, Private Eye
You can never beat Alex Ferguson and when you do you come off second best.
Steve McClaren
In honour of Sir Alex Ferguson we’re proud to introduce #NandosFergieTime. All our Manchester Nando’s will be open
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'I'm a fascist, not a racist': Di Canio in quotes
Di Canio's former chairman at Swindon, Jeremy Wray, described the Italian as "a high-wire act, but worthwhile" during his time at the County Ground, and the Italian is certainly prone to making headlines.
From pushing referees to making 'Roman salutes', scoring sensational goals to being involved in spectacular bust-ups, Di Canio's playing career was never boring and he has hardly mellowed as a manager.
So what do Sunderland have in store for themselves as Di Canio returns to the Premier League? We take a look back through some of the Italian's most revealing quotes to find out.
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ON REFEREES
"He took three or four sideways steps before falling over in rather a strange way, like someone diving to win a penalty." - The Sheffield Wednesday striker has little sympathy for the referee Paul Alcock after nudging him to the ground in 1998 in a game against Arsenal.
"I want to say that I'm very, very sorry for what's happened. I had a fair hearing. I'll see the Sheffield Wednesday fans on Boxing Day, the first game after my suspension." - However, Di Canio was in more humble mood after being banned for 11 games for the inciden
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