"It's in there all the time, looking for a way out." Introduction, Sunday, 14th July, 1991, pg. 1.

"But then, obsessives have to lie on occasions like this. If we told the truth every time, then we would be unable to maintain relationships with anyone from the real world." Introduction, Sunday, 14th July 1991, pg. 2.

"I fell in love with football as I was later to fall in love with women: suddenly, inexplicably, uncritically, giving no thought to the pain or disruption it would bring with it." Home Debut, Arsenal v. Stoke City, 14.9.68, pg. 7.

"... the natural state of the football fan is bitter disappointment, no matter what the score." Home Debut, Arsenal v. Stoke City, 14.9.68, pg. 12.

"And yes, I am aware of the downside of this wonderful facility that men have: they become repressed, they fail in their relationships with women, their conversation is trivial and boorish, they find themselves unable...