Sports Speak: The week in quotes

"On a given day I could lose to hundreds, but there's also a given day where I could beat most of them. They'd be sorry guys"

"On a given day I could lose to hundreds, but there's also a given day where I could beat most of them. They'd be sorry guys"

- John McEnroe's view on the current tennis pros as he prepares for next week's Seniors' Tournament in London

"I definitely need a break. I've had enough really. I don't even want to think about what I'll do next year."

- British Open hero Justin Rose after failing to qualify for a European Tour card.

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"He's gone! Honestly? That's it, there's going to be murder. I'm going home, I can't face work."

- Everton supporter on hearing the news that Duncan Ferguson had moved to Newcastle.

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Ian O'Riordan

Ian O'Riordan

Ian O'Riordan is an Irish Times sports journalist writing on athletics