"I can't get my head round it. In Europe, if there's a big derby game on the Saturday, say Manchester United and Man City, [coach] Alex Ferguson gets a phone call at half-past eight saying Wayne Rooney can't play? The whole bloody country's going to be in an uproar. It was frustrating. It was a huge disadvantage and I feel sorry for the players and our club."

-- Vancouver's Scottish midfielder Barry Robson is upset that MLS isn't more like Europe and he's not treated more like Wayne Rooney after being suspended for the Whitecaps' game against Seattle for harrassing an assistant referee during his previous game. (Vancouver Sun)