Strachan-ism's

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> > Reporter: Gordon, Do you think James Beattie deserves to be in the England squad?

> >Strachan : I don't care, I'm Scottish

> > Reporter: 'Gordon, can we have a quick word please?'

> > Strachan: 'Velocity' [walks off]

> > Reporter: Welcome to Southampton Football Club. Do you think you are the right man to turn things around?

> > Strachan: No. I was asked if I thought I was the right man for the job and I said, 'No, I think they should have got George Graham because I'm useless.'

> > Reporter: Is that your best start to a season?

> > Strachan: Well I've still got a job, so it's far better than the Coventry one, that's for sure.

> > Reporter: Are you getting where you want to be with this team?

> > Strachan: We're not doing bad. What do you expect us to be like? We were eighth in the league last year, in the cup final and we got into Europe . I don't know where you expect me to get to. Do you expect us to win the Champions League?

> > Reporter: Gordon, you must be delighted with that result?

> > Strachan: You're spot on! You can read me like a book.

> > Strachan: I've got more important things to think about. I've got a yoghurt to finish by today, the expiry date is today. That can be my priority rather than Agustin Delgado.

> > Reporter: This might sound like a daft question, but you'll be happy to get your first win under your belt, won't you?

> > Strachan: You're right. It is a daft question. I'm not even going to bother answering that one. It is a daft question, you're spot on there.

> > Reporter: Bang, there goes your unbeaten run. Can you take it?

> > Strachan: No, I'm just going to crumble like a wreck. I'll go home, become an alcoholic and maybe jump off a bridge. Umm, I think I can take it, yeah.

> > Reporter: There's no negative vibes or negative feelings here?

> > Strachan: Apart from yourself, we're all quite positive round here. I'm going to whack you over the head with a big stick, down negative man, down.

> > Reporter: where will Marion Pahars fit into the team line-up?

> > Strachan: Not telling you! It's a secret.

> > Reporter: You don't take losing lightly, do you Gordon?

> > Strachan: I don't take stupid comments lightly either.

> > Reporter: So, Gordon, in what areas do you think Middlesbrough were better than you today?

> > Strachan: What areas? Mainly that big green one out there....

> > Reporter: 'What is your impression of Jermaine Pennant?'

> > Strachan: 'I don't do impressions'

> > Reporter: Did you enjoy that Gordon?

> > Strachan: Aye, I did - so much so that I'm going home to watch it on ceefax (walks off)

> > Reporter: So Gordon, any changes then ?

> > Strachan: Naw, still 5ft 6, ginger hair, and a big nose!

> > Reporter: So, Gordon, any plans for Europe this year?

> > Strachan: Aye, me and the wife quite fancy Spain in August.

> > Gary Lineker: So Gordon, if you were English, what formation would you play?

> > Gordon Strachan: If I was English I'd top myself!

[garcon magnifique]

One of my favourites was after a Coventry defeat.

Reporter asked about 'Plan B'.

Gordon replied, "Plan B? What you saw out there was Plan G. At this rate we'll be on Z soon."

[patently]

> > Reporter: So, Gordon, in what areas do you think Middlesbrough were better than you today?

> > Strachan: What areas? Mainly that big green one out there....

[Cuprabob]

You can't beat wee Chesney for a laugh+++

[Mort]

Brilliant....

[brn7y]

"Gary Lineker: So Gordon, if you were English, what formation would you play?

Gordon Strachan: If I was English I'd top myself!"

Yep understand that one!