100 Great Quotes: Part III - another collection of faux pas to amuse some - and embarrass others!

By Dave Smith 27-06-07

Sir Bobby with...erm...wotsisname...Steve...? (©PAphotos)

In-keeping with our Centenary theme, we've been trawling through the archives to recall some of the comments of those past and present who fell foul of the 'foot in mouth' syndrome. They're all genuine too; enjoy the third batch of ten....

No.21:"What can I say about Peter Shilton? Peter Shilton is Peter Shilton, and he has been Peter Shilton since the year dot."

The great Sir Bobby Robson talking about...erm...Peter Shilton!

No.22: Reporter to Newcastle's Shola Ameobi: "Do you have a nickname?" Ameobi: "No, not really." Reporter: "So what does Bobby Robson call you?" Ameobi: "Carl Cort."

Shola Ameobi wasn't the first player to be mis-named by Sir Bobby.

No.23: "I would buy some bad players, get the sack and then retire to Cornwall."

Former Sheffield United boss Neil Warnock, when asked what he would do if he was manager of city rivals Wednesday.

No.24: "If you don't believe you can win, there is no point in getting out of bed at the end of the day."

Everton legend Neville Southall was never one to lose any sleep over a poor performance.

No.25: "I''ve had 14 bookings this season - eight of which were my fault, but seven of which were disputable."

Paul Gascoigne - Maths was never his strongest subject.

No.26: "I've never wanted to leave. I'm here for the rest of my life, and hopefully after that as well."

They don't come much more loyal than Alan Shearer

No. 27: "I'd like to play for an Italian club, like Barcelona."

Mark Draper - Geography was never his strongest subject!
No.28: "You've got to believe that you're going to win, and I believe we'll win the World Cup until the final whistle blows and we're knocked out."

Peter Shilton - ever the optimist.

No.29: "I faxed a transfer request to the club at the beginning of the week, but let me state that I don't want to leave Leicester."

Stan Collymore leaves his options open.

No.30: "I was watching the Blackburn game on TV on Sunday when it flashed on the screen that George (Ndah) had scored in the first minute at Birmingham. My first reaction was to ring him up. Then I remembered he was out there playing."

No prizes for guessing which friend he would phone if former Leicester striker Ade Akinbiyi was on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire!