“I’ll be honest with you, I think he’s a German spy ... he’s been sent over to **** us up. “If that was a game of chess, it would be game, set and match to Arsenal.” – Martin Keown, of course. “Rest in peace, Pat.” – Arsenal old boy Emmanuel Petit on Sky Sports, mourning the passing of Pat Rice. (Soon after – David Jones: “I’ve got some good news – Pat Rice sends his best ... he’s alive and kicking). I hope he sells the ****in’ lot.” – All of which explained why there was a sea of blue at Liverpool’s title-winning celebrations.

Source: The Irish Times December 22, 2025 12:00 UTC