19 Quotes by Fred Trueman

I am here to propose a toast to sportswriters. It's up to you whether you stand up or not.

Use every weapon within the rules and stretch the rules to breaking point, I say.

Don't stroke 'em, don't tickle 'em, just give 'em a ruddy good belt

There was enormous excitement around the country just as there is now,

It's a cause for concern in terms of indifference or risk-taking,

At the Oval the ground was packed, people sitting on the grass, cheering everything; just like it will be next weekend I guess.

I need nine wickets from this match, and you buggers had better start drawing straws to see who I don't get.

To be a great fast bowler, you need a big heart and a big bottom.

England's always expecting. No wonder they call her the Mother Country