The words of Brian raise a smile year after year, with 5 days to go now they can add some Christmas cheer.

With less than a week till our Christmas Countdown is completed, I have selected some Cloughie quotes that although classic are not the one’s usually rolled out when his witticisms are under the spotlight.

Plus the one’s we have presented lent themselves to some current situations in and around football. Enjoy!

5 Days Till Christmas & RamZone Gave To Me – 5 Christmas Clough-isms!

1.

"Who the hell wants fourteen pairs of shoes when you go on holiday? I haven't had fourteen pairs in my life." - Speaking about the contents of Posh Spice's missing luggage.

Perhaps Robbie Savage should take note of this the next time he is out buying trainers! – just kidding Sav!!

2.

 "Anybody who can do anything in Leicester but make a jumper has got to be a genius." - A tribute to Martin O'Neill.

Are you listening Liverpool? Brian knew his stuff!

3.

"I only ever hit Roy the once. He got up so I couldn't have hit him very hard." - On dealing with Roy Keane.

Ipswich fans beware!

4.

"Players lose you games, not tactics. There's so much crap talked about tactics by people who barely know how to win at dominoes." - Reflecting on England's exit from Euro 2000.

Sky coverage anyone?

5.

"I'm not saying he's pale and thin, but the maid in our hotel room pulled back the sheets and remade the bed without realising he was still in it." - Referring to former Forest player Brian Rice.

I predict that Forest fans will be that same shade of white at approximately 10pm on Dec 29th!

Tomorrow: 4 Regrettable Rams Records

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