Manchester Quotations

Manchester United and Liverpool have been bought with huge leverage, and we've got Roman Abramovich at Chelsea who can turn his loans into shares. It is really important for the Premier League to ask itself: if a club is being bought on such a mountain of debt, isn't that a possible recipe for disaster for the future?

I'm a Chelsea season-ticket holder, and I've supported them for 37 years, so any judgment of Manchester United by me is seen as biased.

I'm not at Manchester United to keep everyone happy.

When you spend a lot of money on one player, you want him to prove himself, but the way football works, one day you can be good, the next you can be bad, and the next after that, you can be very bad. I have come to Manchester City to work very hard and to help my friends make Manchester City great.

I think there's a lot of things that need fixing at Manchester United apart from David Moyes, but in this business, you also realize the head coach is always going to be the first to go, unfortunately.

Regardless of whether it is playing for your school team or playing for Manchester United, winning is great.

Manchester was a fantastic place to go out in. There were 10 clubs with world-class cabaret and comedians. You'd go in and Tom Jones might be singing, or Shirley Bassey or Engelbert Humperdinck.

It is not only the living who are killed in war.

I grew up outside of Boston in a town called Manchester by the Sea, and we spent our summers in Nantucket.

It's not like there's no work in Scotland, but speak to any actor, and they'll tell you it's limited. So you have to go to London or Manchester to broaden your horizons.

I will never forget how I have been treated here by the fans, the club and the owners, and nothing would give me greater pleasure than to finish my career as a Manchester City player.

Growing up, I supported Manchester United, and my hero was Mark Hughes.

I had a place to go to university; I was going to study history. I was in New York doing 'Arcadia,' and I suddenly thought, 'It feels a bit weird to go from a New York stage to Manchester University.' It didn't quite feel right.

I was working as a secretary in Manchester and thought I would always do that. Then I got this letter offering me a two-year fellowship where I could write; they would pay me a salary and give me a flat to live in. It was heaven.

Over the last 15 years or so, Manchester has undergone huge transformation - from a city in decline and on its knees to one that is growing, vibrant and confident.

I remember seeing Eric Cantona play for Manchester United. The way he used to control games was special to watch.

I don't expect to see them in the top six but I think of all the teams that have come up in previous seasons, I think Manchester City are the biggest club.

I did a lot of theatre when I started out. It was the Lyceum, the Citz, the Tron and the Traverse. I came to London and did the Royal Court, the National, 'King Lear' at the Manchester Royal Exchange. I did little bits of comedy, like 'Rab C Nesbitt,' but I wasn't predominantly about comedy.

Manchester City, the club and the fans, they were amazing. But I'm sorry, the city wasn't that nice. I was all the time at home, and I didn't enjoy it. It was raining all the time. I was a little bit upset.

I don't know any Londoners 'cos I'm from Manchester.

I was at a book convention, in a cab. On one side of me was Arthur Schlesinger; on the other side was William Manchester - real heavyweights. All they were doing was asking me about Charles Manson. The only thing that enables me not to be bored is the people talking about it - they're so interested.

With my mother being Irish it was a close call. I nearly went, but I decided against it as we were going to be hindered as a club at Manchester United with the five foreigners rule.

We're providing an extra layer of review for the city of Manchester and town of Hooksett and the New Hampshire (Department of Transportation) in the review process for both of those projects.

With United, there's a difference. You're under the microscope all the time as the Red Devils are football's most supported team in the world.And the difference between Leeds United and Manchester United is not just the set-up but the competition there is, you need to perform or else you'll lose your job.

Wayne can play any position but the way he plays for Manchester United, just off the main striker, is unstoppable. He runs at players and that is what causes teams most problems.

There is definitely a feel-good factor about Manchester City just now and that is something for us all to celebrate.

When I heard I had gotten 'Downton Abbey,' I remember I was standing on a freezing cold street in Manchester where we were shooting the Manchester part of 'West is West.'

Mandela was true to himself, to his people and his principles. He sacrificed everything because he was prepared to be true to his ideals. You can relate to him whether you come from Manchester or Soweto.

Scott did a fantastic job here in Enfield, was completely nonpartisan, which basically led to his downfall, which is the unfortunate part because that's what you want in a town manager. You want someone who gives you their professional opinion. I think Manchester would really reap their rewards if they hire Scott.

'Sir' Richard Branson may be the Julian Assange of British business, in that both believe the world revolves around them. Hence Branson's decision to set up an air service between Manchester and London, above the route of the train line that's been taken from him.

Sir Alex Ferguson is the most successful manager Manchester United have ever had. It is ridiculous for people to suggest he leaves. Who do they want to replace him? Ron Atkinson, Tommy Docherty?

Sir Alex and Carlos made their views known and I can only reiterate what they said. Ruud has a two-year contract with Manchester United and remains very much part of our long-term planning. I saw what came out of Italy yesterday but as far as I am concerned, it is just mischief making.

Most people view Manchester as a manufacturing city, still. We have been working over the last 30 years to shed that image. With a project such as this coming into the city, I think it will really help develop that image that Manchester really is a college town.

My future is with Manchester United. I am not on the transfer list. Ferguson wants to keep me. There will be competition for places, but that doesn't worry me.

no current intention to make an offer for Manchester United.

One year at Manchester United and another 30 days here have made a big difference, he's really matured,

My early ambitions were the same as they are now - to play for Manchester United. I was, and still am, football mad.

Obviously every Celtic fan hopes he signs but I don't think it's set in stone that he is leaving Manchester United,

Right now, Manchester has got a really good story to tell, and it's certainly reflected in the numbers, in the survey, as far as office space goes.

Chris Hall is one of the last players to agree a contract. That was one of the advantages of the Manchester United game. We were able to get the players we wanted to keep sorted out with contracts early.

I live in Wales but spend quite a lot of time in London - I stay with my brother. When I get home after being in Manchester or London for a bit, I forget how dark the sky is, and I won't have seen stars for ages.

If I refused him this opportunity of fulfilling his ambition it would not be good for him or Manchester City Football Club.

From 2002 to now, I have competed in many world events and gained more experience during this period. I am totally a different competitor now. I will be putting my experience to better my Manchester performance.

Furthermore, it justifies the significant investment in the event by title sponsors Dunlop and hosting partner Manchester City Council .

From what I have read and heard, it could be that Owen is going to Manchester United.

I don't think we've done as much conditioning work at Real Madrid as we used to do at Manchester United.

I don't think it is right for us at Manchester United to be talking about winning the European Cup. Over the last few years we have slipped a noose round our own necks by consistently saying we have to win the Champions League because we have not won it since 1999. What we should be doing is concentrating on the Premiership.

He would not have played as many games for Liverpool, Chelsea or Manchester United.

He had booked a ticket to fly from Manchester to Amsterdam in preparation for an onward flight to the United States on which the explosive device would be initiated,

He had a scan on Monday, but we haven't had a report back from Manchester City yet.

He has been put on an intravenous drip giving him antibiotics. He is comfortable and will be kept in overnight. The doctors are confident he is going to respond but he won't travel to Manchester with the team tomorrow.

He has been a fantastic servant to Manchester United and there's sadness among United fans that he has left. But all good things come to an end." ()

Today, Manchester United are one of the three best clubs in the world.

We've got to play Manchester United on Monday and if we still have a gap next Saturday, fine.

Had he moved to England in the late 60s and early 70s, he would have been just as successful as Matt Busby at Manchester United,

He's played every game for Manchester City this season including two hours at Doncaster,

He'll always be one of the legends of Manchester United,

Joey came for nothing and can go for nothing at the end of his contract. If I decided it was the best for Manchester City, I'd make him see out his contract.

Joey Barton is a Manchester City player. I hope he'll stay. The way footballers answer anybody is by performing on the pitch and I thought he played extremely well.

I think we have an excited Manchester team coming to town. They have an outstanding offense.

I thank Manchester for their interest but I want to remain here.

It is not just all about money. It is about Joey Barton wants to go and where Manchester City want to go. If Manchester City had come back with the offer we had asked for, which in my opinion is below what Joey should be getting any way, then Joey would have signed the contract.

It is one of the keys to beating Manchester United that those two are controlled.

I went to Manchester United for one week to watch them train,

I went to India with UNICEF in connection with Manchester United to raise money for children's education.

I think they (FIFA) are quite happy to take up smaller issues, like talking about a player at Manchester United who is 19 years of age, rather than pursue the really important issues in the game at this present day,

I think everyone knows we want to keep him here. As far as I am concerned he is the heart and soul of Manchester City. He has never shown any sign of wanting to go elsewhere, so we will just get on with the discussions.

Pellegrino could play against Watford, but he has only had one training session so it is better to wait and hopefully use him against Manchester United on Saturday,

Our intention is to work with the current management, players and fans to ensure Manchester United continues to develop and achieve even greater success.

Playing them means nothing to me personally but everything for our lads who, in their lives, will never have the chance again to play Manchester United.

Our position is unchanged. I think one of the things that Freddy and the people around him need to understand is that, when it comes to playing time, Freddy is on a very good team. ... I'm not sure how this would be any different if Freddy were with Chelsea or Manchester United. They've got some pretty good players.

Steve returned to full training (on Tuesday) and it's nice to see him back. He will be available for the Manchester United game.

That first group of Manchester players allowed me to enjoy coaching at a very young age that motivated me to do it. If it wasn't good, I might have made a career change.

Liverpool are his dream club and he wanted to leave and rejoin them. If I refused him this opportunity of fulfilling his ambition it would not be good for him or Manchester City. We wish him well for the future and thank him for his efforts.

I was very fortunate that a teacher saw that I read a lot and got bored very easily and had a lot of energy, so she said, 'You've got to go to this youth theater.' I joined Manchester Youth Theatre when I was really young, and I just loved putting on and being involved in plays and telling stories.

I stuck up for him. I said Joe is a great champion. We went to Manchester to pay him the respect and he said at a luncheon with Lacy sitting there, 'I want the fight'. So I'm going to give him the respect and I'm going to give Frank Warren the respect. Then hopefully, we are going to get the fight done. But if he doesn't and he pulls out on us, he'll never fight Jeff Lacy again. Forever he will be known as the guy who ducked the big fight.

Manchester would be hiring a very qualified town manager for their town. I think Manchester would be a perfect position for him. It's a similar town the size of Enfield; probably many of the same issues that he would be confronted with day to day.

Manchester will not take part in speculation to promote individual or collective interests.

Manchester is the centre of Britain, we're only ever going to do this once so it makes sense to do it somewhere in the middle of the country. London gets all the gigs. It's time to do something a bit different to readdress the balance. We're very excited to be getting all the guests artists together in one place for these shows.

Manchester is a microcosm for what we do in the whole division. It's the place we often go to first for launching new products like digital phone or a high-speed upgrade. It's a well-run system where people are collaborative and go the extra mile.

Manchester has an ordinance that allows for senior citizen developments.

Manchester did a nice job of hitting the shots and winning that game. This was a game we thought we could win and needed to win in the conference. Now we are going to need some help in the conference. We have to do a better job on our interior defense. But, that also comes with denying the pass from out top.

I was not proficient in Latin and so was not able to go to Oxford or Cambridge. However, I did enter the first-rate chemistry honours program at the University of Manchester in 1950, where the professors were E.R.H. Jones and M.G. Evans, and graduated in 1953, with the financial support of a Blackpool Education Committee Scholarship.

Middleton bus station is extremely impressive and the Authority is committed to building more of its kind throughout Greater Manchester in the years to come.

We had a long chat and they will do everything to make sure he's fit as soon as possible. We know it's serious. He'll stay in Manchester and we still hope he'll take part in the World Cup. You don't take unfit players.

We had to support our player and genuinely felt, like Rio has said, that it was an honest mistake. It is important to know that Manchester United never said, and Rio Ferdinand never said, that a mistake hadn't been made.

We could not be more pleased with our investments in the Lexus and Toyota franchises in Manchester and Houston. These franchise and facility actions will support additional revenue and profit growth while leveraging our operational scale. The stock repurchase and franchise dispositions demonstrate our commitment to improve stockholder value and are consistent with our previously announced strategy.

We haven't had any contact with Manchester City regarding Andy Todd and we are very keen to keep the players who are under contract for next season.

The pressure is on Manchester United to win the Premiership, but we felt we could win. While I still expect Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool to finish in the top four, maybe we are not far away.

We'll need some size about us against a team like Manchester City and I'd hope to be able to play both these two.

We did not wait until he went to Manchester United to have an eye on him, ... He and Peguy can seize the opportunity to show they are more than replacement solutions...

We are actively seeking to prevent these kind of things from falling into the hands of people who have no legitimate reason for owning them. It is against the law to own or sell them. We will investigate the information passed to us by the Manchester Evening News.

We had a pretty young team last time in Manchester and we are a quite experienced now.

We are long-term sports investors and avid Manchester United fans.

All they can talk about is Manchester United.

The contract is for six years. We'll see after that. It has always been a dream of mine to play in the British Premier League for a team like Manchester United.

The really big clubs like Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool will always be challenging year in year out,

We obviously expect the team to do better than they did in Manchester even though there is no set mandate when it comes to performance. They must go out there in the knowledge that they are the countries ambassadors on and off the field. We just want them to improve on the last time we featured at the games.

There has been no contact with Manchester United whatsoever in regard to Steven Reid and, as far as we are concerned, it's complete newspaper speculation.

We knew Manchester United were not in the best form at the moment and we came to attack and played very well,