Quotes of the week (11th March - 18th March)

“We want to be at places like Bayern Munich again, it would be a tragedy for this team not to be in the Champions League.”

 - Theo Walcott wants top a four finish.

“It’s very difficult at this level whenever you make the start we made today of being two goals behind. We only started to play when it went to 2-0.”

 - Brendan Rodgers after Liverpool‘s defeat to Southampton.

“The support since I came back has been huge. It’s an unforgettable week for me and an unforgettable tournament.”

 - Rafael Nadal after his Indian Wells victory over Juan Martin del Potro.

“Sachin’s ability to cope with the deification from the Indian public for 20-odd years is a hallmark of his greatness.”

 - Mike Atherton on Sachin Tendulkar.

“It was a pretty nice race and not too difficult”

– Kimi Raikkonen after heading Fernando Alonso and Sebastian Vettel to an all-champion podium.

“First and foremost, I think the officials really need to protect shooters. Defensive players, you can contest shots but you can’t walk underneath players”

– Kobe Bryant after he was ruled out with an ankle injury.