The Most Bizarre Footballing Quotes of All Time

Throughout football, there are always instances in which either the players or the managers can say something absolutely ridiculous.

Should it be about a player, a manager, an owner, a commentator or a referee, these quotes become synonymous with that person for the rest of their lives.

With this in mind, here is a listing of the most bizarre quotes in football history.

Rafa Benitez

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MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 22: Rafael Benitez manager of Liverpool gestures during the UEFA Europa League Semi Final first leg match between Atletico Madrid and Liverpool at the Vicente Calderon Stadium on April 22, 2010 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Jamie McD

"Some people cannot see a priest on a mountain of sugar."

Inter manager Rafa Benitez talking about Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson before a Champions League match in early November.

Kevin Keegan

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PALMA DE MALLORCA, SPAIN - AUGUST 01: Newcastle United manager Kevin Keegan watches his side warm-up before the pre-season friendly match between Hertha Berlin and Newcastle United at the Ono stadium on August 1, 2008 in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. (Photo

"I don't think there is anybody bigger or smaller than Maradona."

Kevin Keegan talking about Argentine maestro Diego Maradona.

Lee Hendrie

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PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 12: Lee Hendrie of Aston Villa in action during the Barclays Premiership match between Portsmouth and Aston Villa at Fratton Park on February 12, 2005 in Portsmouth, England. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)

"I took a whack on my left ankle, but something told me it was my right."

Lee Hendrie has some incredible skill knowing his right from his left.

Les Ferdinand

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13 Jul 2001: Les Ferdinand of Tottenham Hotspur prepares for action during the pre-season friendly match against Stevenage Borough played at Broadhall Way, in Stevenage, England. Tottenham Hotspur won the match 8-1. \ Mandatory Credit: Mike Finn-Kelcey /

"I was surprised, but I always say nothing surprises me in football."

Les Ferdinand learned something incredible, which led to this incredibly intelligent quote.

Eric Cantona Following Kung Fu Incident

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17 DEC 1995: ERIC CANATONA OF MANCHESTER UNITED IN ACTION DURING THE LIVERPOOL V MANCHESTER UNITED FA PREMIERSHIP MATCH AT ANFIELD, LIVERPOOL. Mandatory Credit: Mark Thompson/ALLSPORT

When the seagulls follow the trawler, it is because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea"

Following his infamous kung-fu incident with a Crystal Palace supporter in 1995, Eric Cantona left with a quote that is still remembered to this day.

Joh Grieg

"Celtic manager Davie Hay still has a fresh pair of legs up his sleeve."

John Greig must know of a hidden person or something like that with this quote.

Carlo Ancelotti

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PORTO, PORTUGAL - NOVEMBER 24: Captain John Terry speaks as manager Carlo Ancelotti looks on during the Chelsea press conference, prior to UEFA Champions League Group D match against FC Porto, at the Estadio Dragao on November 24, 2009 in Porto, Portugal

"Yes, Terry is my pet"

Carlo Ancelotti talking about John Terry in 2009.

Sir Bobby Robson

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DUBLIN, IRELAND - JANUARY 16: Sir Bobby Robson the new assistant coach of Ireland talks to the press during the press conference to announce the new Republic of Ireland Management Team at the Mansion House on January 16, 2005 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo

"I would have given my right arm to be a pianist."

Sir Bobby Robson with a quote that might tell us that he wanted to rather have been a pianist for his career instead of being a footballer.

Sir Bobby Robson (Again!)

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NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - APRIL 22: A frustrated manager Bobby Robson of Newcastle during the UEFA Cup Semi Final First Leg match between Newcastle United and Marseille at St. James Park on April 22, 2004 in Newcastle, England. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty

"We Didn’t Underestimate Them but They Were a Lot Better Than We Thought".

Sir Bobby Robson again with a sentence of brilliance.

Trevor Brooking

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LIBEREC, CZECH REPUBLIC - JULY 17: Sir Trevor Brooking answers questions during an England U19 press conference at the Hotel Babylon on July 17, 2008 in Liberec, Czech Republic. (Photo by Gary M. Prior/Getty Images)

"He is like an English equivalent of Teddy Sheringham."

Trevor Brooking showing his great knowledge of English footballers.

Bill Shankly Life and Death

“Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I assure you, it's much more serious than that.”

A quote from Bill Shankly that tells the seriousness of football.

Mark Draper

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6 Feb 2000: Mark Draper of Rayo Vallecano during the Spanish Primera Lig A game between Rayo Vallecano and Celta Vigo at the de Vallecas stadium in Madrid, Spain. The game finished 1-0 to Rayo Vallecano. \ Photo by Nuno Correia. \ Mandatory Credit: Allsp

"I'd like to play for an Italian club, like Barcelona"

Mark Draper showing off his great geography skills.

Kevin Keegan

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17 Feb 2000: England Manager Kevin Keegan talks to the press after announcing the England squad to play Argentina in the forthcoming international friendly match at a press conference at the Metropole Hotel, London. \ Mandatory Credit: Tom Shaw /Allsport

"Argentina won't be at Euro 2000 because they're from South America"

Kevin Keegan shows that he has better geography skills than Mark Draper.

Kevin Dalglish

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Kenny Dalglish laughs prior to the UEFA Europa League Group K match beteween Liverpool and SSC Napoli at Anfield on November 4, 2010 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

"As I've Said Before and I've Said It in the Past..."

Kenny Dalglish makes sure to remember what he told us.

Graham Taylor

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LONDON - SEPTEMBER 02: Graham Taylor takes notes on the pitch during the trials for Sky One's The Match at Bisham Abbey on September 2, 2006 in London, England. Celebrities are taking part in the trials where former England manager Graham Taylor will sel

"Shearer could be at 100% fitness, but not peak fitness"

Graham Taylor suggesting that Alan Shearer can reach a higher peak level for fitness than 100 percent.

Jack Charlton

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DURHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 21: Former England footballer Jack Charlton arrives before the Sir Bobby Robson Memorial Service at Durham Cathedral on September 21, 2009 in Durham, England. Thousands of football fans are expected to pay tribute to the forme

"I've seen them on television on a Sunday morning most days of the week"

Jack Charlton making sense of everything.

Ruud Gullit

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19 Sep 1998: Ruud Gullit the new manager of Newcastle watches the action during the FA Carling Premiership match against Coventry at Highfield Road in Coventry, England. Newcastle won the game 5-1. \ Mandatory Credit: Clive Brunskill /Allsport

"We must have had 99% of the game. It was the other three percent that cost us the match."

Ruud Gullit suggesting that there is more than 100 percent to do in every match.

David Beckham On Sir Alex Ferguson

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MANCHESTER - MAY 11: David Beckham of Manchester United and manager Alex Ferguson stand next to each other on the pitch after Beckham signed a new lucrative contract to stay at the club before the FA Barclaycard Premiership match between Manchester Unite

"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."

Who would have known that Sir Alex Ferguson was this good!

David Acfield On Instant Replay

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Undated: A portrait of David Acfield of Essex county cricket club and the T.C.C.B. at Chelmsford. Mandatory Credit: Clive Mason/Allsport UK

"Strangely, in slow motion replay, the ball seemed to hang in the air for even longer"

David Acfield really knows how to point out the obvious.

Martin Tyler

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SOUTHAMPTON - OCTOBER 16: Sky television commentator Martin Tyler in the commentary boxbefore the Euro 2004 Championship Qualifying match between England and Macedonia on October 16, 2002 at St. Mary's Stadium in Southampton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewi

"McCarthy shakes his head in agreement with the referee"

Martin Tyler tells us about how much Mick McCarthy agrees with referees when he was probably arguing.

Derek Rae

"It's headed away by John Clark, using his head"

Derek Rae is a fantastic commentator, but this quote will always live in infamy with him.

In a Year's Time, He's a Year Older

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TURIN - OCTOBER 1: Manager Bobby Robson of Newcastle during the UEFA Champions League, Group E match on October 1, 2002 between Juventus and Newcastle United played at the Stadio Delle Alpi in Turin, Italy. Juventus won the match 2-0. (Photo by Phil Cole

Sir Bobby Robson once again telling us a truly memorable quote.

Phil Neville

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 10: Phillip Neville of Everton celebrates at the end of the Barclays Premier League match between Everton and Chelsea at Goodison Park on February 10, 2010 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

"The Brazilians were South America, and the Ukranians will be more European"

Phil Neville explains the difference between Brazilians and Ukrainians in terms of geography.

Ian Rush

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17 OCT 1995: IAN RUSH OF LIVERPOOL INSPECTS THE PITCH BEFORE THE UEFA CUP 2ND ROUND MATCH AGAINST BRONDBY. THE MATCH ENDED 0-0. Mandatory Credit: Clive Brunskill/ALLSPORT

"I couldn't settle in Italy - it was like living in a foreign country"

Ian Rush didn't have a great time at Juventus, but he did feel somewhat at home in Italy (or not).

Vinny Jones

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18 MAR 1995: VINNIE JONES OF WIMBLEDON IN ACTION DURING A PREMIERSHIP MATCH AGAINST CRYSTAL PALACE AT SELHURST PARK. WIMBLEDON WON THE GAME 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Mike Hewitt/ALLSPORT

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

Vinny Jones is fully dedicated to win the result of each match.