He's one of English football's brightest characters and now Motherwell could be set to give him a chance at Premiership level.
Ian Holloway has been out of work since leaving Grimsby Town in 2020 but boasts a packed CV with plenty of Premier League and EFL experience, guiding Blackpool to a memorable stint in the English top flight with expansive football. He's also managed Bristol Rovers, Plymouth Argyle, Leicester City, Crystal Palace, Millwall and QPR, with his playing career also exclusively taking place in England.
Motherwell are hunting for a new boss after relieving Steven Hammell of his duties and it's Jack Ross, Grant McCann and Holloway who are being interviewed to guide the club away from relegation danger. All three have proven managerial pedigree but it's the larger than life 59-year-old who's got people talking with his colourful comments in the past. Here's just a handful of them that provide a flavour for potential Fir Park life.
