Top-10 Hilarious Football Quotes of the Week

10. Alan Shearer

'I've never wanted to leave. I'm here for the rest of my life, and hopefully after that as well'.

The King of Tyne-side revealing his loyalty towards the Magpies.

9. Thierry Henry

'Sometimes, in football, you have to score goals'

Alright, Henry said it - 'sometimes' not always.

8. David Beckham

'I was watching United out against Liverpool, I was shocked to see Sheasy (John O'Shea) score, and I decided to call him but then I realized he was on the pitch."

David Beckham on John O'Shea's goal in Manchester United's 1-0 victory over Liverpool.

7. David Beckham

'Alex Ferguson is the best manager I've ever had at this level. Well, he's the only manager I've actually had at this level. But he's the best manager I've ever had'.

David Beckham paying tribute to Sir Alex Ferguson.

6. Ashley Cole

'Winning doesn't really matter as long as you win.'

Ashley Cole speaking 'wisely' ahead of Chelsea vs Arsenal.

5. Wayne Bridge

'If you don't concede any goals, you'll win more games than you lose'.

A classic case of stating the obvious by Wayne Bridge.

4. Steve McClaren

'But as you know, the result for England is not as bad as it sounds on paper.'

Steve McClaren clearly feeling the pressure of the England Job.

3. Mark Viduka

'I would not be bothered if we lost every game as long as we won the league'.

The Australian tries to calm outraged Newcastle supporters.

2. Micheal Essien

“We are much better than Manchester United.” Essien said in December. “It is just a matter of days before we are the leaders. I have done the calculations and we will finish at least five points clear of United at the top of the table.”

Manchester United eventually finished ahead of Chelsea..

1. John Arne Riise

"Three weeks have gone, I still don't know where I'll be next season, nobody is talking to me, is this why they say 'you will never walk alone' ".

John Arne Riise speaking days before his move to AS Roma.