Following on from Andy quoting Brian Clough, and given that I shed a tear along with the rest of Nottingham last night whilst watching the evening news, here’s a few more quotes, taken from tonight’s tribute in the Nottingham Evening Post:
“At last England have appointed a manager who speaks English better than the players” — On the appointment of Sven-Goran Eriksson
“Manchester United in Brazil? I hope they all get bloody diarrhoea” — On Manchester United’s decision to opt out of the FA Cup to play in the World Club Championship in 2000.
“I can’t even spell spaghetti never mind talk Italian. How could I tell an Italian to get the ball? He might grab mine” — On the influx of foreign players.
“I like my women to be feminine, not sliding into tackles and covered in mud” — On women and football.
“Who the hell wants 14 pairs of shoes when you go on holiday? I haven’t had 14 pairs in my life” — on the contents of Victoria Beckham’s missing luggage.
“I wouldn’t say I was the best manager in the business. But I was in the top one” — on his own success.
“Andybody who can do anything in Leicester but make a jumper has got to be a genius” — His tribute to Martin O’Neill’s time at LCFC.
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In May ‘93, when hundreds lined outside the Council House to watch him become the 31st Freeman of Nottingham, pride was written all over his face. At the time he spoke of his love for the city:
“And I love the River Trent, too,” he added. “Well I ought to. I’ve walked on it for 18 years.”.
Posted on Tue, 21 September 2004 at 19:42
