Football Quote by Brian Clough

“In short, they're a bit like a referee at a sporting event: Do a good job and nobody notices; make a mistake and the…

— Andrew Longman

I have changed my behaviour on the pitch in England. Here referees talk to the players all the time. I think it is nice.

— Oscar

“Do not be sidetracked. A good referee will have many ways to distract an expedition, many things to draw attention, but ignore them if…

— Gary Gygax

“I like to provide American humor for British soccer coaches when possible. During keeper practice I'll offer to stand behind the goal and shag…

— Neil Leckman

“(The shirts of the referee and his touch judges, as if to confirm everything that crowds have ever suspected about match officials, carry the…

— David McKie

I was surprised we were playing in Manchester and have a referee from Greater Manchester.

— Brendan Rodgers

I want to thank my two English clubs: Liverpool for bringing me to the Premier League and Chelsea for the trophies I won.

— Fernando Torres

“Few of us have chosen our clubs, they have simply been presented to us; and so as they slip from Second Division to the…

— Nick Hornby

“I only ask this of you. I won’t tell you off if you misplace a pass, or miss a header that costs us a…

— Guillem Balague

I love the derby because of the banter and rivalry. If you live outside of Manchester, you can take it out of context sometimes,…

— Vincent Kompany

From my own point of view, I hope everybody would realise that people who work in Scottish football - referees included - are always…

— Walter Smith

There is no doubt that my former manager Sir Alex exerted an influence over some referees. He was the master of dropping a comment…

— Paul Scholes