97 Quotes by Martin Jol

He is a big player and the one we wanted. He's one of the most successful players of the last decade.

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

He is one of the most versatile midfielders, a playmaker, a ball-winner with great stamina and huge charisma,

There are so many aspects at a football club which support the playing side and it is important to have someone to focus on these at the club. He is highly rated in his field and I am delighted that he has chosen to come to us. I am looking forward to working with him and have told him that it is a great time to be joining this club.

It is a cliche in England, but that is what we were shouting about before the game - getting back to winning ways. This is exactly what we need - a win.

I thought for a long time on Friday night about whether I should play them all but in some cases I did not have other options,

I thought Carrick was outstanding -- he mastered the midfield. But everyone knows what I think of him so I don't need to keep praising him,

I think we punished ourselves. I can't remember a game in which we played so well and we're still 2-0 down. The first goal was lack of experience and then they had a break. It is a big disappointment because we had five chances before that. You cannot give away goals against top sides.

I still have a bad taste about the first goal. In Europe there won't be a lot of linesmen giving this as a goal. You can't tell your defenders to keep a high line if they are given goals like this.