"I don't think he's a great player - he can't kick with his left foot, he doesn't score many goals, he can't head a ball and he can't tackle. Apart from that he's all right." George Best gushes all over David Beckham.

Runner-up: "They're the second best team in the world, and there's no higher praise than that." Kevin Keegan on Argentina.

Third: "He's very experienced. He's done his time - he's managed Dover Athletic." Aston Villa manager John Gregory on Peter Taylor's appointment as caretaker manager of England.