Brian Clough OBE died at the age of 69 in 2004. He was an English football player and manager who was also at the helm of two East Midlands teams, Derby County and Nottingham Forest.
Clough’s no-nonsense style with players, fans, and the media only enhanced his aura as one of English football’s greatest-ever managers.
To mark the genius of Clough, we’ve picked out 12 of his best quotes that are guaranteed to make you smile.
1. LONDON - MAY 18: Nottingham Forest manager Brian Clough (l) leads his team out before the 1991 FA Cup Final between Tottenham Hotspur and Nottingham Forest at Wembley, on May 18, 1991 in london, England (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Allsport/Getty Images)
Brian Clough was always good value for a funny quote | Getty Images Photo: Gety
2. 12 of the best Brian Clough quotes
“Rome wasn't built in a day. But I wasn't on that particular job.” | Getty Images Photo: Getty
3. 12 of the best Brian Clough quotes
“If God had wanted us to play football in the clouds, he'd have put grass up there.” | Getty Images Photo: Getty
4. 12 of the best Brian Clough quotes
“I wouldn't say I was the best manager in the business. But I was in the top one.” | Getty Images Photo: Getty