Survey 663 (Preview) The wit and repartee of gordon strachan

Gordon Strachan    As a player he was voted Scottish Footballer of the Year in 1980 and in 1992 he won the English Footballer of the Year award becoming the only man to pick up the honour on both sides of the border.     He won his first Scottish cap in 1980 against Northern Ireland, was a member of the World Cup squads in both 1982 and 1986, and won his 50th and final cap against Finland in 1992. After retiring from the pitch he moved into management.    Claiming he wanted to take a break from football on February 13 it was announced that he was to part company with Southampton football club after two and a half years at the helm.     Renowned for his dry wit and passion for the game the following are a selection of his finest moments when talking to reporters.

Which of Gordon Strachan's no nonsense replies to reporters do you rate his best?

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. Reporter: Gordon, Austin Delgado? Strachan:: I've got more important things to think about. I've got a yogurt to finish by today, the expiry date is today. That can be my priority rather than Austin 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.

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