What He Said: This weeks Champions League in quotes.

By: Rob | April 24th, 2008

Rijkaard ponders a win As is traditionally fun, a irreverent look at exactly what managers, coaches, and
commentators said before, during and after the Champions League football this week.

“Winning is a must” – Frank Rijkaard. Oops.

“Its pretty much as we expected” – ITV’s commentator every time the Liverpool/Chelsea game slowed down. So every few minutes.

“We found ourselves 1-0 down which is something we didn’t want to do” – Petr Cech.

“We got a bit lucky with the goal” – Cech again. Master of the understatement.

“More than a duel between me and Ronaldo, this is a game between two big teams and will be a very interesting match” – Interesting, rather than entertaining, was right Leo Messi

“Chelsea don’t lose at Stamford Bridge” – Way to inspire confidence, Rafa.

“We created four very clear chances in the first-leg, which is high for one of these games against Chelsea” – Even Rafa thinks those games are dull!

“we couldn’t find a goal and that is a shame” – who’s fault was that Samuel Eto’o?

“‘I don’t want to speak. I’m so disappointed. Give me a call back in a couple of days and we’ll speak then” – A text from John Arne Riise to his brother after the Anfield match.

“We are coming here to win the game, we are not coming here to shut up shop” – Lies, Lies, John Terry

“We’re interested in Hleb” – A single lined statement from Inter boss Roberto Mancini, trying to get some headlines.

“I missed a penalty – no problem. I’ll try to score in Manchester” – Ronaldo.

“If in Manchester I have another penalty, I will try to score again.” – Ronaldo again. So…you might look for one then?

“All the great players have missed penalties so let’s not worry about it” – Except the ones who don’t take any, Wayne Rooney. Also Matt le Tisser. And Johan Neeskens never missed.

“Absolutely, no question about it. The game now starts at Old Trafford – it’s the decider” – This kind of insight is why Sir Alex is such a great coach

” this is supposed to be a team in crisis?” – Former England Winger Chris Waddle marvels at Barca. Didn’t mention what its like to miss a penalty