"If Everton were playing at the bottom of the garden, I'd pull the curtains."
"The trouble with referees is that they know the rules, but they don't know the game."
(about the 'This is Anfield' plaque)
"It's there to remind our lads who they're playing for, and to remind the opposition who they're playing against."
"If a player is not interfering with play or seeking to gain advantage, then he should be."
"If you are first you are first. If you are second you are nothing."
(at Dixie Dean's funeral)
"I know this is a sad occasion but I think that Dixie would be amazed to know that even in death he could draw a bigger crowd than Everton can on a Saturday afternoon."
(to a translator when being surrounded by gesticulating Italian journalists)
"Just tell them I completely disagree with everything they say!"
(to Alan Ball who just signed for Everton)
"Don't worry Alan. At least you'll be able to play close to a great team!"
(to a Liverpool fan)
"Where are you from?", "I'm a Liverpool fan from London", "Well laddie...what's it like to be in heaven?"
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