Jurgen Klopp's imminent arrival at Liverpool will bring a charismatic new presence to the Barclays Premier League.
We’ve taken a look back at some of the most interesting characters of English football over the years in anticipation of adding another name to the list.
Chelsea have had their fair share of big personalities and none more so than the man who currently occupies the Stamford Bridge hotseat.
We’ll begin close to home by profiling the legendary Blues boss...
Jose Mourinho (Chelsea 2004-07, 2013-present)
The Portuguese's reputation proceeded him, but after declaring himself 'a Special One' on arriving at Chelsea for his first spell, he beguiled the media and public with a confidence which often morphed into arrogance. Clever and funny but with a mean streak Mourinho is the master of diversionary tactics, with his interviews usually laden with sound-bites. His second spell has been less entertaining and more surly and antagonistic but he retains the presence to dictate the agenda.
Brian Clough (Hartlepool 1965-67, Derby 1967-73, Brighton 1973-74, Leeds 1974, Nottingham Forest, 1975-93)
Clough achieved the rare feat of being adored by fans of two neighbouring clubs, although undoubtedly his spell with Forest brought him his international fame. Outspoken to the point of being deliberately controversial Clough listened to no-one's opinion but his own and did his best to share it with anyone who would listen - and some who would not.
Sir Alex Ferguson (Manchester United 1986-2013)
A fearsome opponent whether in the dug-out or in an interview, the often-spiky Scot did not suffer fools gladly. He ruled with an iron will and would happily tear a strip off anyone he felt deserved it. Never short of a clever quip or put-down, Ferguson's combative persona dominated British football for more than two decades.
Bill Shankly (Carlisle 1949-51, Grimsby 1951-54, Workington 1954-55, Huddersfield 1956-59, Liverpool, 1959-1974)
The man who gave birth to the modern Liverpool - and a thousand witticisms, the craggy Scot is revered by Reds fans not just because of what he did but by who he was. Fanatical about football, uncompromising in his opinions, he was a man to fear and love in equal measure. His legend lives on not only in the plethora of his brilliant one-liners but the legacy he left at Anfield.
