10 bonkers Ian Holloway quotes as possible Motherwell boss turns Jack Russell and postpones turkeys at Christmas

He's one of English football's brightest characters and now Motherwell could be set to give him a chance at Premiership level.

Ian Holloway has been out of work since leaving Grimsby Town in 2020 but boasts a packed CV with plenty of Premier League and EFL experience, guiding Blackpool to a memorable stint in the English top flight with expansive football. He's also managed Bristol Rovers, Plymouth Argyle, Leicester City, Crystal Palace, Millwall and QPR, with his playing career also exclusively taking place in England.

Motherwell are hunting for a new boss after relieving Steven Hammell of his duties and it's Jack Ross, Grant McCann and Holloway who are being interviewed to guide the club away from relegation danger. All three have proven managerial pedigree but it's the larger than life 59-year-old who's got people talking with his colourful comments in the past. Here's just a handful of them that provide a flavour for potential Fir Park life.

Paul Furlong was subject to the usual managerial cliche 'Rolls Royce' tag when under Holloway's first reign at QPR. But this was done with a twist, as he doesn't just get that tag, he gets all that comes with it too on top of extra responsibilities.

He said: "Paul Furlong is my vintage Rolls Royce and he cost me nothing. We polish him, look after him, and I have him fine tuned by my mechanics. We take good care of him because we have to drive him every day, not just save him for weddings.”

After a win to clinch promotion against Sheffield Wednesday on the last day of the 2003/04 campaign, the QPR boss was in high spirits. So much so he channelled the spirit of... a K-9: “Every dog has its day, and today is woof day! Today I just want to bark!”

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