Top quotes of the week gone by (18th Feb-25th Feb)

“Over the past few seasons we have closed that gap and I think now we have overtaken them on the pitch. I think we have the stronger squad.”

- Gareth Bale talks about overtaking Arsenal

“Essentially, where the PGA Tour came down was that they did not think that banning anchoring was in the best interest of golf or the PGA Tour.”

- Tim Finchem on PGA Tour opposing the putter ban

“Hopefully the fans have had a great day and no matter about the result that they’ve enjoyed it. Fingers crossed we’ll be coming back in May to give them another great day.”- Matt Duke looking for Bradford to take in two Wembley appearances this season

“It was a massive game, 90,000 people at Wembley, but with this performance from this team – I think we deserved it.”- Michu after Swansea beat Bradford City 5-0 to win the Capital One Cup

“To be able to achieve something today in winning 50 Tests with a special group of cricketers is something that will stay with me for the rest of my life.”

- Graeme Smith celebrates a new record

“I think I am playing excellent tennis.”

- Roger Federer not retiring anytime soon

“I wasn’t trying to intentionally douse the guy with beer. I mean, that guy, every time I got him with the Stunner, he’d start flopping around like a fish on a pier. He put the showbiz aspect into selling that thing.”- Stone Cold Steve Austin on spraying beer in The Rock‘s face during a Stone Cold Stunner