The sporting year ... in crazy quotes

Larry Ryan brings you the daft controversies, wacky conspiracy theories, memorable quotes and some of the craziest lines from the sporting year.

The sporting year ... in crazy quotes
Tue, 31 Dec, 2013 - 00:00
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“I am one of the few who thought Gerrard was not a top, top, player. When Scholes and Keane were in our team Gerrard seldom had a kick against us.”

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