Team Spirit Pillows

'He's having so much fun doing his job that I'm going to have to start charging him an admission.'

Say it loud! We suck and we're proud!

The stuff heroes are made of: Ernie courageously throws himself on a live fax machine and saves the entire department from an incoming round of layoff notices.

Town follows the snow plough.

A typical Newcastle fan.

"Well, no, we don't have a mascot, but we're the Lions."

Reality Football

"...And don't give me that 'I hope his precious little Blackhawks lose' look either!"

'At least Rangers are good losers.' - 'Good, they're perfect.'

'You don't like it? But 'Cheezy' is the perfect nickname for you!'

'It gets to the point where fans don't respond the way they used to. You need an edge, something more...' Cougar Charlie goes public about his long-standing battle with drugs.

"No, your dad isn't crying because he's sad. He's crying because he's happy that high school football has started."

Sawmill workers league

Coach to football players: 'And no cuddling!'

"There will be a winning team and a losing team. Are you OK with that?"

Support Group for a Good Problem

Go team!

"Lordy, I am such a klutz!"

"Good game, good game, nice game, namaste, good game, nice game ..."

"Do you do temporary ones that last about two weeks?"

The trauma of losing.

'Yes, Jenny, I know I'm always reminding the team to be good sports, but you really don't have to thank the ref after every call.'

"Look at them smiling. They've reached their comfort zone."

Teamwork

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

'Best save I've ever seen.'

"He's got great velocity but his trajectory needs work."

"Winning isn't everything, Josh. Not being the reason your team loses is everything."

'What are we, wimps? Are we gonna let a bunch of rabbits push us all over the field? Come on, big guys.'

Belief and Trust.

Kick Me! (sign on an anthropomorphized soccer ball)

'Son, I want you to get out there and play like I've never played before.'

7 can't-miss prayers to insure that your team wins.

Jumping cheerleaders

'Verheyen! How many times have I told you? Don't let your personal life affect your play on the court.'