The ten best quotes from the 2013/14 Premier League season.
Every season brings with it some colourful characters that always have something amusing to say for themselves. Last season was no different and with the new campaign upon us we can expect a few more. However, before we get ahead of ourselves we can pause to reflect on the best soundbites we heard last term.
10. Paolo Di Canio
“People with ambition want Paolo Di Canio”
The outspoken Italian tried to counter his sacking by a struggling Sunderland last season by claiming that the club couldn’t match his ambition. Not sure we’re with you there, Paolo.
9. Vincent Tan
“I wear sunglasses because of the glare of spotlights. I wear gloves because it is very cold”
The controversial Malaysian businessman attempted to explain why his bizarre fashion sense culminates in him looking like a Bond villain is actually for practical reasons.
8. Tim Sherwood
“I just want to wear my heart on my sleeve”
Said after he tore off his gillet in a fit of passion following the defeat to arch rivals Arsenal. He was obviously just angry he had no sleeves to wear his heart on.
7. Jose Mourinho
“I want to congratulate again Mike Dean. I think his performance was unbelievable and I think when referees have unbelievable performances, I think it’s fair that as managers we give them praise. So fantastic performance”
The Blues boss lambasted referee Mike Dean for his performance during Chelsea’s surprise defeat to Sunderland – their first home defeat in 78 games under the special one.
6. David Moyes
“A very good side playing at the sort of level we are aspiring to”
Moyes was talking about Manchester City here. Ferguson called them “a small club with a small club mentality”. Oh how the times are-a-changin’.
5. Assem Allam
“They can die as soon as they want”
Hull’s sweet natured owner responds to the fans displeasure at seeing their club renamed the ‘Hull City Tigers’.
4. Jose Mourinho
“He’s a specialist in failure”
Mourinho talking about his good friend Arsene Wenger as he attempted to mind game him out of more silverware. However, Wenger went on to break that hoodoo by lifting the FA Cup. Over to you, Jose.
3. Jose Mourinho (again)
“Brendan’s chihuahua doesn’t do that. During the week it sleeps, eats and trains a little bit. So I have to say his chihuahua is a privileged one”
Mourinho this time takes a swipe at Liverpool’s Brendan Rodgers for being lucky enough to not have to deal with Champions League football.
2. Sam Allardyce
“I don’t give a s***e about Mourinho, we ‘out-tacticed’ Chelsea”
Big Sam’s legendary response to being told that Jose Mourinho was unhappy with his tactics following a 0-0 draw.
1. Steven Gerrard
“This does not —-ing slip now”
Then he slipped…
Thanks to the Telegraph for the quotes.