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We take a look back at some of the most memorable quotes from the 2015/16 Premier League season.

From Dilly-ding Dilly dong to the Normal One, we take a look back at some of the most memorable quotes from the 2015/16 Premier League season.

RANIERI'S EARLY SEASON AIMS

"At the end the character of the manager, players and fans made a miracle. It was a miracle because the last part of the season was amazing. I want to know who is the true Leicester - the first or the second. I'm sure the second. My goal is make one point more next season - this is our goal - improve season after season."

Claudio Ranieri, July 2015 - at his unveiling as Leicester boss.

New Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri talks about the Foxes' survival at the end of the 2014/15 and outlines his aims for the season.

Claudio Ranieri: Unveiled as Leicester manager
Image: Claudio Ranieri outlined his goals for Leicester during his first press conference as boss and they did not include the Premier League title

JOSE CRITICISES MEDICAL STAFF

"I was unhappy with my medical staff. They were impulsive and naive. Whether you are a kit man, doctor or secretary on the bench you have to understand the game. You have to know you have one player less and to assist a player you must be sure he has a serious problem. I was sure Eden did not have a serious problem. He had a knock. He was tired."

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Jose Mourinho, August 2015

Mourinho fell out with his medical staff after they ran on to treat Eden Hazard, leaving Chelsea with nine men for a short period of time. It was a row that saw doctor Eva Carneiro eventually leave the Blues.

Eva Carneiro and Jose Mourinho clashed on the touchline after Eden Hazard received treatment against Swansea
Image: Eva Carneiro and Jose Mourinho clashed on the touchline after Eden Hazard received treatment against Swansea

PIZZA FOR EVERYONE

"I told them, the clean sheet, I buy everybody a pizza. I think they wait until I improve my offer, okay a pizza and a hot dog."

Ranieri, Spetember 2015

Leicester had started the season brightly but were letting in plenty of goals. Ranieri then tried a different tactic to get a shut-out from his defence.

Claudio Ranieri addresses the media
Image: This season will be remembered in part for Ranieri's antics off the field

MOURINHO v WENGER

"If you want to speak about Diego Costa with me, he played like he has to play. That's why you have full stadiums and you sell to television around the world for millions and millions because the game has to be played like that. I've played against Arsenal maybe 12, 15, 18 times and only once he [Arsene Wenger] didn't moan."

Mourinho, September 2015

The Chelsea manager leapt to the defence of his Spanish striker after he was involved in a number of controversial incidents against Arsenal.

Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger have had a history of fall-outs, the latest coming after the 2015 Community Shield clash between Arsenal and Chelsea
Image: Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger went head-to-head again this season

"He [Costa] will do the same again next week and the week after and he always gets away with it."

Arsene Wenger, Spetember 2015

It's fair to say Wenger didn't agree with Mourinho on the incidents.

BILIC ENJOYS WIN AT CITY

"It's like walking into a pub full of girls."

Slaven Bilic, September 2015

The West Ham boss enjoys his side's win at Manchester City. The result came after the Hammers also beat Arsenal and Liverpool away from home to enjoy a superb start to the season.

Slaven Bilic warned his West Ham team they must be more clinical in front of goal
Image: Slaven Bilic enjoyed his side's win at man City early in the season

LOUIS VAN GAAL'S ARMY

The fans are shouting every week: "Louis van Gaal's army! Louis van Gaal's army!"

Louis van Gaal, September 2015

LVG showed off his his singing voice ahead of Manchester United's Saturday Night Football clash with Liverpool, demonstrating to reporters how the fans sing his name!

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal looks on as Sir Bobby Charlton is honoured at Old Trafford

KLOPP THE NORMAL ONE

"I am not going to call myself anything. I am a normal guy from the Black Forest. My mother is watching this press conference at home. If you are going to call me anything, call me the Normal One. I was a very average player and became a trainer in Germany with a special club."

Jurgen Klopp, October 2015

Klopp's arrival on Merseyside was one of the biggest stories of the year and the former Borussia Dortmund boss immediately grabbed the headlines.

Jurgen Klopp is unveiled as the new manager of Liverpool
Image: Jurgen Klopp is unveiled as the new manager of Liverpool

VARDY BREAKS RECORD

"Obviously, Cheers boys. I wouldn't have been able to do it without you all. The gaffers just said he's going to put some beers on the coach and the plane."

Jamie Vardy, November 2015

Vardy addressed his Leicester City team-mates after matching Ruud van Nistlerooy's record of scoring in 10 consecutive top-flight games.

Jamie Vardy signs new contract with Leicester City
Image: Jamie Vardy's goal were a key factor in Leicester's title success

TERRY BACKS MOURINHO

"I can assure you know the players are 100 per cent behind the manager. We are together, we are prepared to fight and as I said, anyone who has been at the games can see that."

John Terry, November 2015

Terry gave his backing to under-fire Mourinho in a press conference before Chelsea's Champions league clash against Dynamo Kiev.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho greets John Terry during a Chelsea training session
Image: Terry backed Jose Mourinho before he was eventually sacked

JOSE BETRAYED

"It's a big frustration to accept because I feel like my work was betrayed."

Mourinho, December 2015

With his time as Chelsea boss running out, Mourinho delivered a public critique of his players' efforts and failure to stick to his gameplan.

Jose Mourinho speaks to the media
Image: Jose Mourinho speaks to the media

KLOPP'S LOSES HIS GLASSES

"I don't know, I didn't see anything. Usually I have a second pair but until now I could not find them because it's really difficult looking for glasses without glasses."

Klopp, January 2016

Klopp speaks to the media after Liverpool's last-gasp 5-4 victory over Norwich and he's sporting a different look. The German lost his glasses in the celebrations for Adam Lallana's winner and he's still not found a replacement pair.

Liverpool's Adam Lallana (20) celebrates with his team-mates and manager Jurgen Klopp
Image: Liverpool's Adam Lallana (20) celebrates with his team-mates and manager Jurgen Klopp, who lost his glasses in the celebrations

TERRY'S FUTURE

"Ideally, I would have loved to stay, but the club's moving in a different direction. It will be elsewhere for sure. I couldn't play for another Premier League club. It's not going to be a fairytale ending. I'm not going to retire at Chelsea, which it took me a couple of days to get over."

Terry, February 2016

Terry reveals he will leave Chelsea after not being offered a new contract. Since then the Blues skipper has been offered a new deal but his future is yet to be resolved.

Chelsea's English defender John Terry applauds fans after the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Leicester City at Stamford Bridge i
Image: John Terry's future has been a hot topic all season

KLOPP'S ALONE

"I felt pretty alone at this moment."

Klopp, February 2016.

Liverpool fans left Anfield early during Liverpool's 2-2 draw with Sunderland to protest about ticket prices. The walkout left Klopp feeling all alone!

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp
Image: Klopp had his say on the Anfield walkout

LVG WANTS APOLOGY

"Has anybody in this room not a feeling to apologise to me? That's what I am wondering. I think I was already sacked...do you think I want to talk with the media now? I am here only because of the Premier League rules. I have to talk with you. Merry Christmas. Enjoy the wine and a mince pie. Goodbye."

Louis van Gaal, December 2015

Speaking in his pre-match press conference before playing Stoke, van Gaal responded to newspaper speculation that Jose Mourinho was being lined up to replace him. In a tense exchange that lasted less than five minutes and included just three questions, the United boss hit back at reports that his future at the club was in doubt.

Manager Louis van Gaal of Manchester United speaks during a press conference at Aon Training Complex ahead of the FA Cup semi-final against Everton
Image: LVG wanted an apology from the press after stories surrounding his future

DILLY-DING DILLY-DONG

"Hey man, we are in Champions League Dilly ding, dilly dong. Come on. You speak about blah, blah, blah but we are in Champions League. Come on man, fantastic. Terrific."

Ranieri, April 2016

It's now Ranieri's catchphrase and the Leicester fans have a song to go with it! The Italian's famous reaction to Champions League qualification has gone down in Leicester history.

Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri during his first press conference at the King Power Stadium, July 2015
Image: Claudio Ranieri: Dilly-ding Dilly-dong

LESCOTT'S RELEGATION REACTION

"Now it's confirmed maybe it's a weight off the shoulders and we can give these fans what they deserve."

Joleon Lescott, April 2016

This was Lescott's reaction to Villa's relegation and it did not go down well with the club's fans.

Aston Villa's Joleon Lescott after the Premier League match v Manchester United at Old Trafford, as relegation is confirmed
Image: Joleon Lescott's reaction to relegation did not go down well with the Aston Villa fans

CESC BACKS LEICESTER

"I don't want Spurs to win it. For what they've done I'd love Leicester to win the Premier League."

Cesc Fabregas, April 2016

Fabregas did not forget his roots when asked whether he expected any more twists in the title race on Monday Night Football. The Spaniard enjoyed a successful eight-year spell with Tottenham's north London rivals Arsenal.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 02:  Mousa Dembele of Tottenham Hotspur is tackled by Cesc Fabregas of Chelsea during the Barclays Premier League match between Chels
Image: Cesc Fabregas' allegiance to Arsenal shone through on MNF

ANOTHER SPURS DIG

"I would like to wish Claudio Ranieri and Leicester congratulations from me. I am delighted they have won it and I am glad Tottenham haven't."

Terry, May 2015

Chelsea's skipper praises Leicester and manager Claudio Ranieri during his speech on the final day of the season! He even had time for another dig at Spurs.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 02:  Mousa Dembele of Tottenham Hotspur is tackled by Cesc Fabregas of Chelsea during the Barclays Premier League match between Chels
Image: Cesc Fabregas' allegiance to Arsenal shone through on MNF

MORGAN FIGHTS BACK THE TEARS

"I'm emotionally drained. It's an unbelievable feeling to finally get my hands on the trophy. Walking up to the podium I got emotional, I had to hold back tears. I held them back and finally got my hands on it, lifted it and it's the best feeling in the world."

Wes Morgan, May 2016

The Leicester captain describes the moment he finally got his hands on the Premier League trophy.

Captain Wes Morgan and manager Claudio Ranieri of Leicester City prepare to lift the Premier League Trophy after the Barclays
Image: Wes Morgan had to hold back the tears as he lifted the Premier League trophy

RANIERI'S CHAMPIONS

"The players have been fantastic. Their focus, their determination, their spirit has made this possible. Every game they fight for each other and I love to see this in my players. They deserve to be champions."

Ranieri, May 2016

It's right to leave the final word with Ranieri. The Italian basks in the glory of Leicester's remarkable title success. 

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 07:  Claudio Ranieri Manager of Leicester City kisses the Premier League Trophy after the Barclays Premier League match between Le
Image: Ranieri's incredible season ended with the Premier League ttile

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