Today (Friday, March 21) would have been the great Brian Clough’s 90th birthday.
Born on March 21, 1935, in Middlesbrough, Clough went on to forge a successful career as a striker for his hometown club.
After retiring in 1964, following a three-year stint with Sunderland, Clough moved into management with Hartlepool United.
A successful six-year spell at Derby County was followed by failed moves to Brighton and Hove Albion and Leeds United.
Then, in 1975, the history of Nottingham Forest was changed forever as Clough moved to the City Ground.
Clough went on to achieve unprecedented success with Forest, most notably leading the club to two European Cups.
As we all know, the great man was always good value when it came to providing one-liners.
To mark what would have been his 90th birthday, we’ve picked out 13 of Clough’s best quotes from his time at Forest.
1. 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
2. 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
3. 12 of the best Brian Clough quotes
“Good managers make good sides. There’s no such thing as a side making a manager.” | Getty Images Photo: Getty
4. 12 of the best Brian Clough quotes
“Players lose you games, not tactics. There's so much crap talked about tactics by people who barely know how to win at dominoes.” | Getty Images Photo: Getty