Sometimes, the post-match press conferences and interviews are just as entertaining as the games themselves – especially if they're heated!
The Premier League has never been short of drama both on and off the pitch, and players and managers can get colourful with their wording in the aftermath of an eventful game.
Following Charlie Austin's recent condemnation of Premier League referees after Southampton's draw with Watford, Goal rounds up some of the most memorable tirades delivered by both footballers and their coaches…
GettyCharlie Austin, referees rant | 2018-19In a heated tirade, Southampton striker Austin demanded the Premier League introduce Video Assistant Referee (VAR) following a “joke” decision that cost the Saints two points against Watford in their 1-1 draw.
“It’s ridiculous, they shouldn’t be in the game,” he said in his post-match interview. “We scored a perfectly good goal that was ruled out for offside. The officials cost us two points. They said it was offside, that is a joke.
"Sure there are many positives, we worked hard, we deserved three points and we would have got that had we not been let down by the official."
AdvertisementMichael ReganJose Mourinho, "respect" rant | 2018-19Following a 3-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur at home in the league, Mourinho heatedly defended his legacy in England – and walked out of the post-match press conference to stunned reporters, demanding respect.
"Just to finish. Do you know what was the result? 3-0. 3-0. Do you know what this mean? 3-0," he fired.
"But it also means three Premierships, and I have won more Premierships alone than the other 19 managers together. Three for me and two for them. Respect! Respect! Respect, man! Respect! Respect! Respect!"
GettyKevin Keegan vs Fergie rant | 1995-96
In the 1995-96 season, Manchester United and Newcastle were involved in a bitter title race – and Kevin Keegan lost his temper on television responding to comments made by Alex Ferguson that some teams wouldn't try as hard to earn points against the Magpies than they would with the Red Devils.
He burst out: "I've kept really quiet but I'll tell you something, he went down in my estimations when he said that. We have not resorted to that. You can tell him now, we're still fighting for this title and he's got to go to Middlesbrough and get something.
"And I'll tell you, honestly, I will love it if we beat them. Love it."
GettyRon Atkinson, "silly machines" rant | 1995-96
When pundit Richard Keys quizzed Coventry manager Ron Atkinson on his side's poor form in 1996, he blased accusations that his side were performing poorly.
"I'm sorry, you can sit there and play with all your silly machines as much as you like," Atkinson raged. "If the boys play badly I'll whip 'em, but I ain't whipping them for that. Who was the man of the match award?"
"Dave Beasant," said Keys.
"Oh, sorry, so he must not have played that bad then," Atkinson continued. "Thanks very much, lads. Goodnight."