Fred Trueman Quotations

To be a great fast bowler, you need a big heart and a big bottom.

England's always expecting. No wonder they call her the Mother Country

That's what cricket's all about: two batsmen pitting their wits against one another

People only call me 'Fiery' because it rhymes with Fred, just like 'Typhoon' rhymes with Tyson

There's only one head bigger than Tony Greig's - and that's Birkenhead

Unless something happens that we can't predict, I don't think a lot will happen

They asked me what I wanted to call my autobiography. I suggested: The Definitive Volume on the Finest Bloody Fast Bowler That Ever Drew Breath.

I am here to propose a toast to sportswriters. It's up to you whether you stand up or not.

At the Oval the ground was packed, people sitting on the grass, cheering everything; just like it will be next weekend I guess.

Don't stroke 'em, don't tickle 'em, just give 'em a ruddy good belt