Sports Manager Mugs

"I love you. We all love you. Now throw some strikes."

"The client looks bored, Leventhal - take off your shirt and run around the infield."

As senior assistant groundskeeper, Louie was responsible for dragging the infielders before every game.

"We lost!"

"Good news...I found a doctor who says you can still play!"

"I take it they didn't care for any of your ideas."

"I could pass him, but he's one of the sponsors."

'No Game Plan. Please help'

"You can always tell which guys aren't trapped in long-term contracts."

Athletes' Income

'I think your strike call was great, but my manager disagrees.'

Athletic Department 'IN' and 'OUT' trays

'Don't make excuses, Moore! If you can't guard that guy, I'll put someone in who can!'

"In the ring, kid. We want you to take a fall in the ring."

'He's checking with his agent to see if it's okay to score a try!'

"You can't tell me what to do! You're not my wife!"

"I'd like you to excel."

'Here comes the high-priced free agent we picked up...'

'What makes you think Sepp Blatter is a great football defender?!'

'In this...um...part of the circle...'

"Stand still, for God's sake, we're trying to give you a kiss."

"Gentlemen... I have the answer!"

"As the new head coach, my first move will be to blow up the entire roster."

Hockey player with dollar sign "It was in his contract." (Colour)

People for the ethical treatment of athletes.

Martin Johnson Chooses New England Rugby Squad.

"We're offering twenty million plus incentives over a four-year period, Mrs. Morton. Can Timmy come out and play?"

"Quick, Bartlett! Instill them with hope!"

'The MCC picks the team for Australia' via a lucky dip

Boxer has to fight an octopus - 'Watch out for his eight punch combination!'

Spring Training

"I can't decide whether to turn pro first or go directly into rehab."

'Del Bosque'

"What does George Soros say about the German back-four?"

Hare tells tortoise: 'Remembe the plan: on the final stretch, you go down.'