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Memorable managerial rants after Jurgen Klopp hits out over fixtures

A look back at when some other Premier League managers lost their composure.

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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp made an impassioned speech on the scheduling of Premier League fixtures after his side were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw at Brighton in Saturday’s 12:30pm kick-off slot.

Here, the PA news agency takes a look at other rants delivered by Premier League managers over the years.

Keegan would “love it”

Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan reacted angrily to Sir Alex Ferguson’s mind games in the closing stages of the season during May 1996. With Manchester United requiring only a draw in their final game to clinch the title, Keegan raged: “We have not resorted to that. I’ll tell you now because he’ll be watching this – we’re still fighting for this title and he’s still got to go to Middlesbrough and get something. I’d love it if we beat them. Love it.”

Joe blows like a volcano

Interim Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear lost his cool with journalists
Interim Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear lost his cool with journalists (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Big Ron hits back at “silly machines”

Ron Atkinson hit out during a live post-match television
Ron Atkinson hit out during a live post-match television (Rui Vieira/PA)

Fergie: I wouldn’t sell Real a virus

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson hit out at Real Madrid over their interest in star man Cristiano Ronaldo
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson hit out at Real Madrid over their interest in star man Cristiano Ronaldo, right (Martin Rickett/PA)

Rafa sets out the facts

Wenger irked by “wrong information”

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was irritated by reports over a new contract offer
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was irritated by reports over a new contract offer (Adam Davy/PA)

Wenger and Mourinho trade blows

There was little love lost between Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho (right) and Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger when they went head-to-head in the Premier League
There was little love lost between Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho, right, and Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger when they went head-to-head in the Premier League (Nick Potts/PA)

Mourinho’s monologue

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