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Quotes by Brian Clough

Born: 21st March 1935, Died: 20th September 2004
Brian Clough was a prominent English footballer who later became a successful football manager.
Welcome to our collection of quotes by the legendary footballer, Brian Clough. This page is dedicated to showcasing the wit, wisdom, and unforgettable moments of this truly iconic figure in the world of football. Explore and be inspired by the musings and insights of one of the game's most memorable personalities. From his fearless leadership on the field to his sharp and often controversial commentary off the pitch, dive into the mind of Brian Clough and discover the thoughts that made him a true legend.

Don't send me flowers when I'm dead. If you like me, send them while I'm alive. Read Summary

Beckham? His wife can't sing and his barber can't cut hair. Read Summary

The river Trent is lovely, I know because I have walked on it for 18 years. Read Summary

I like my women to be feminine, not sliding into tackles and covered in mud. Read Summary

Walk on water? I know most people out there will be saying that instead of walking on it, I should have taken more of it with my drinks. They are absolutely right. Read Summary

If a chairman sacks the manager he initially appointed, he should go as well. Read Summary

I was never, ever physically afraid. My terms of reference were basic and simple: put the ball in the net. That was my job, that's the way I saw it, and I allowed nothing and nobody to distract me from that purpose. Read Summary

I want no epitaphs of profound history and all that type of thing. I contributed. I would hope they would say that, and I would hope somebody liked me. Read Summary

They say Rome wasn't built in a day, but I wasn't on that particular job. Read Summary

That Seaman is a handsome young man but he spends too much time looking in his mirror rather than at the ball. You can't keep goal with hair like that. Read Summary

Academically, I was thick. School wasn't bad, but I was. Read Summary

Women who choose to stay home and raise their families make one of the most valuable contributions to society. as far as I am concerned. Read Summary

To me, scoring goals was just like other boys might regard delivering papers. I just did it - every day. Read Summary

We used to go to the pictures every Saturday night but we had to leave a little bit early and get home and watch Match of the Day - and my wife still complains she missed the last five minutes of every film we saw. Read Summary

What joy and adventure the youngsters of today are missing as they sit indoors mucking about with computer games and videos! Read Summary

I've decided to pick my moment to retire very carefully - in about 200 years time. Read Summary

On occasions I have been big-headed. I think most people are when they get in the limelight. I call myself Big Head just to remind myself not to be. Read Summary

Believe it or not, cricket was my first love. I would genuinely have swapped the dream of a winning goal at Wembley for a century against the Australians at Lord's. Read Summary

I wouldn't say I was the best manager in the business. But I was in the top one. Read Summary

Players lose you games, not tactics. There's so much crap talked about tactics by people who barely know how to win at dominoes. Read Summary