Yobocop 1,105 Posted September 18, 2023 Hey fellow Canaries fans, This week, let's dive into the world of memorable quotes from our beloved managers, players, and fans throughout Norwich City's history. We've had some absolute corkers over the years! Daniel Farke was known for his occasional gems, and Nigel Worthington certainly had his moments too. But let's cast the net wider and celebrate some famous quotes from the world of football. Here are a few of my personal favorites: 1. "We're not Brazil, we're Northern Ireland." - Lawrie McMenemy 2. "I am not a man, I am Cantona." - Eric Cantona 3. "Football is a simple game made complicated by people who should know better." - Bill Shankly 4. "I wouldn't say I was the best manager in the business. But I was in the top one." - Brian Clough What are your all-time favorite quotes from managers, players, or fellow fans? Share them here and let's reminisce about the wit and wisdom that has graced our beautiful game. Can't wait to hear your suggestions! OTBC! 💚💛 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 4,965 Posted September 18, 2023 (edited) When Burnley won here at the start of the season their manager said they were in a different league to us. Now they are. Bill Shankly on hearing of Burnley's relegation in the late 60's. Funniest interview of a Norwich player, Darel Russell after being sent off. Russell - If I'd known I was going to get a red for that I'd have absolutely twatted him. Radio Norfolk - you're live on air Darel Russell - oh **** Edited September 18, 2023 by dylanisabaddog 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,271 Posted September 18, 2023 Kevin Keegan's 'I'd love it if we beat them, love it' springs to mind. There are some amusing gems on here... https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1279423/THE-LIST-Top-50-managerial-quotes-time-Nos-30-21.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's Character Forming 1,164 Posted September 18, 2023 Got to be the "Oh No..." one when Klose equalised. BTW I'm aware that sooner or later they will beat us, unless they go out of business first. But that will always be a hilarious quote to hear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,779 Posted September 18, 2023 (edited) After a defeat Brian Clough said ' we looked a very good team on paper but unfortunately the game was played on grass '. Edited September 18, 2023 by TIL 1010 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert N. LiM 4,460 Posted September 18, 2023 Keira Knightley. "If Chris Sutton isn't here next season..." 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,336 Posted September 18, 2023 23 minutes ago, Capt. Pants said: Kevin Keegan's 'I'd love it if we beat them, love it' springs to mind. There are some amusing gems on here... https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1279423/THE-LIST-Top-50-managerial-quotes-time-Nos-30-21.html I'll always love that quote as it won me an all expenses paid trip for two to the Emirates for Arsenal v Naaarich from the RoI. Carlsberg paid for everything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,561 Posted September 18, 2023 Geoffrey Watling on signing Ron Davies… ”If he fails the medical we’ll sack the doctor” Jusin Fashanu on Drazen Muzinic… ‘I don’t think we got Muzinic I think we got his milkman’ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,983 Posted September 18, 2023 Speaking of Norwich quotes, I think it was Motty himself doing the commentary on the UEFA Cup run and there was a piece of commentary where Inter had us on the back foot somewhat during the second half of the home leg but we just about avoided conceding (I think Culverhouse cleared one off the line after Gunn got lobbed) and the following was said: "They're doing it the hard way, Norwich, but they're doing it". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted September 18, 2023 Bobby Robson: The first 90 minutes are the most important. Alan Hansen: You won't win anything with kids. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,310 Posted September 18, 2023 Not Norwich but I remember Jason McCatear at Liverpool during an interview saying! ”it was a game of two halves….Half arsed and Half hearted!” 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted September 18, 2023 Forgot the Jimmy Greaves one about us: The only thing Norwich didn't get was the goal they did get. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 4,026 Posted September 18, 2023 “If I'm drinking, then I'm drinking and whatever the contents of the glass are it's very quickly emptied." Thats our Delia and not myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert N. LiM 4,460 Posted September 18, 2023 23 minutes ago, TheGunnShow said: Speaking of Norwich quotes, I think it was Motty himself doing the commentary on the UEFA Cup run and there was a piece of commentary where Inter had us on the back foot somewhat during the second half of the home leg but we just about avoided conceding (I think Culverhouse cleared one off the line after Gunn got lobbed) and the following was said: "They're doing it the hard way, Norwich, but they're doing it". Motty did the Bayern home game. The great Barry Davies did the Inter one. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,779 Posted September 18, 2023 Neil Warnock ' when i pass away i don't want a minutes silence or applause, i want a minutes booing '. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shefcanary 2,438 Posted September 18, 2023 Another from Cloughie - “If God had wanted us to play football in the clouds, he’d have put grass up there.” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Google Bot 3,298 Posted September 18, 2023 (edited) I loved it after Steve Bruce had scored that header vs scum to take us to Wembley in 1985 and Ken Brown stood with him and they watched the goal together on tv during post match interview. Mid-watch you can hear Brown say "You dint even jump!" which in itself is great, but the quote I love is when he says "You wasn't even off the deck!". As kids, We used to say it to each other on the park as never heard such a term before, and thought we were the business using a phrase like that. As here: Great memories. Edit: Just realised that isn't really a quote, oh well... I've posted it now! Edited September 18, 2023 by Google Bot 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faded Jaded Semi Plastic SOB 1,036 Posted September 18, 2023 My favourite quote is by David Coleman (non football/NCFC I know) "And for those of you who watched the last programme, I hope all your doughnuts turn out like Fanny's"........... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathy 739 Posted September 18, 2023 I want to sign the player, and I want to sign him before the end of the century. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,779 Posted September 18, 2023 27 minutes ago, Kathy said: I want to sign the player, and I want to sign him before the end of the century. Martin O'Neill talking about Dean Windass when Chase would not stump up the money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cornish sam 960 Posted September 18, 2023 A Carlisle fan when playing us in the FA cup ( I think it was) "Crook, you're a crook!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,779 Posted September 18, 2023 As i mentioned Chase surprised nobody has mentioned ' if Chris ( Sutton ) is not here at the start of the season nor will i be '. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Google Bot 3,298 Posted September 18, 2023 Roeder's "Time for new heroes" was a somewhat interesting quote for the club, after releasing Huckerby and subsequently what Hoolahan became. I thought about it when we knew Pukki was leaving us end of last season in fact. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 4,965 Posted September 19, 2023 https://www.footballsite.co.uk/Colemanballs/Colemanballs10.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert N. LiM 4,460 Posted September 19, 2023 11 hours ago, TIL 1010 said: As i mentioned Chase surprised nobody has mentioned ' if Chris ( Sutton ) is not here at the start of the season nor will i be '. Didn't know you'd muted me. What did I do? Was it the italics? 17 hours ago, Robert N. LiM said: "If Chris Sutton isn't here next season..." 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,779 Posted September 19, 2023 29 minutes ago, Robert N. LiM said: Didn't know you'd muted me. What did I do? Was it the italics? I did a cambridge and not read the thread fully before posting but anyway the Keira Knightley reference threw me off track. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert N. LiM 4,460 Posted September 19, 2023 36 minutes ago, TIL 1010 said: I did a cambridge and not read the thread fully before posting but anyway the Keira Knightley reference threw me off track. haha, I did wonder whether that might confuse people. Not sure she ever had a view about the Sutton transfer... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBaldOne66 697 Posted September 19, 2023 Surely, there can only be one that stands out, a drunken rant with a microphone in the centre of the pitch on a cold Monday night? ”where are you? Where are you? C’mon, we need a twelfth man here! C’mon Let’s be ‘aving you!” 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted September 19, 2023 Jimmy Bone's chatup line "De ya fcuk?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
