When it comes to Premier League press conferences, nothing is ever simple.

The English game has been graced with some of the most impressive – and some of the most explosive – speakers over the years, so it shouldn’t be too surprising that the fireworks are happening away from the pitch rather than on it. .

But with the good, the bad, and the downright ugly, there have been some truly mind-blowing things said over the years. Journalists being told to “fuck it” and bizarre rants about “facts and ostriches, Star Daily Sport looks back at some of the strangest Premier League press conferences of recent years…

Nigel Pearson – ostrich rant

When it comes to bizarre rants at press conferences, Nigel Pearson might never be beaten. The Leicester boss lost his rag to reporters in 2015 and – for some reason – called one an ‘ostrich’.

Pearson was unimpressed with the reporter who failed to acknowledge the pressure he had been under and eventually left the press conference early after delivering the most unusual insults in the calmest manner.

The 58-year-old apologized shortly after and left the club at the end of the season – just a year before winning a historic Premier League title.

Rafa Benitez – The Facts

Liverpool and Manchester United have always been bitter rivals, but the odds were taken up a notch in the days of Rafa Benitez and Sir Alex Ferguson. The duo simply didn’t like each other – and that animosity led to one of the most iconic press conferences of all time.

Armed with a piece of paper, filled with ‘facts’, Benitez launches into a very amusing rant of facts which shows how favorably United have been treated under Fergie. Fact.

At the time, the Reds were top of the table – but the fact of the matter is that their season came soon after. United and Ferguson went on to win the title, while Benitez was given the boot the following year.

Jurgen Klopp – Erotic Voice

If you’re going to lead a club like Liverpool, you have to be able to handle the big chances.

And if there were any fears about Jurgen Klopp’s ability to do so – before turning the Reds into a conquering machine that seemingly wins every game in progress – he quashed them in style in 2018 when the club walked to Champions League glory.

Ahead of a critical clash with PSG, Klopp showed he didn’t feel the pressure by complimenting the translators’ ‘erotic’ voice. He joked, “That’s a very erotic voice by the way, translator”, leaving the room in hysterics.

Marcelo Bielsa – Spygate

As far as iconic press conferences go, Marcelo Bielsa and ‘Spygate’ top the charts. The Leeds chief had ruffled the feathers of Derby boss Frank Lampard by ‘spying’ the Rams in training ahead of an upcoming match.

So how did Bielsa respond to these allegations? By creating a huge powerpoint, taking full responsibility and giving a detailed account of all of Derby’s strengths and weaknesses.

Unfortunately for Leeds, Derby got the last laugh by knocking Los Merengues out of the play-offs soon after.

Steve McClaren – Dutch accent

After failing with England, Steve McClaren fled to Holland in a bid to relaunch his career with FC Twente. However, the 60-year-old couldn’t stay away from the headlines after strangely appearing to adopt an unusual accent shortly after arriving at Twente.

Unsurprisingly, McLaren was crucified after the interview hit the airwaves, which kept him flying under the radar on his overseas foray. But it was McLaren who had the last laugh, as he was a pretty big hit in the Eredivisie.

He guided Twente to their first – and only – Dutch title in 2010 and he was even crowned Dutch coach of the year for his exploits.

Joe Kinnear – Drop the f-bomb

Joe Kinnear’s reign at Newcastle in the 2008/09 campaign was controversial – and things came to a head in October 2008. The 75-year-old was upset by some of the reports about his leadership at the club, and he left a lots of local journalists know unequivocally what he thought.

In an explosive rant – which unfortunately was not caught on camera – Kinnear told a group of reporters to “f**k off” just days after joining a club, with the former Wimbledon manager racking up a total of 53 swear words during the litigation.

When it comes to goofy press conferences, it takes time.

Jose Mourinho – Special One

No doubt the press conference that launched them all. Jose Mourinho had been appointed as Chelsea’s new manager shortly after winning the Champions League with Porto – and he wanted us to know that.

“Please don’t call me arrogant, but I’m a European champion and I think I’m special,” was the Portuguese chef’s message on day one at Stamford Bridge. It’s hard to argue with him either; he guided the Blues to a host of accolades during two special spells with the club.

And having won success in Italy and Spain once his Premier League days were over, it’s hard to argue with the brash nickname that has followed him ever since.

Louis van Gaal – The Army of LVG

Louis van Gaal had some fantastic run-ins with the press during his time at Old Trafford, but none were more enjoyable than his impromptu fan impression. While insisting he had fan support, he gave reporters some rousing – but disconcerting – renditions of “Louis van Gaal’s Army!”

Despite his brief stay in England, Van Gaal’s cheeky antics – which also include his iconic ‘dive’ in the Old Trafford dugout – have endeared him to a number of fans.