Fans were left in stitches after Ian Holloway asks Nigel Farage to change transfer window in English football, there’s something we thought we’d never say.
The Grimsby Town boss has called for the current window system to be scrapped by the Football Association and will ask the Brexit Party leader instead if they don’t make a change.
The League Two side made six new signings in the window just gone, Bradley Garmston and Elliot Grandin was made on the final day.
However, Holloway has called for a return to the previous system which meant players could be traded throughout the season up until March 31.
Speaking about the January transfer window following his side’s 2-2 draw against Forest Green, Holloway said: “What a joke. It’s a joke.
“We should be able to take loan signings whenever we want up until the third Thursday of March, and if people aren’t going to listen I don’t care, but I know what I’m talking about.
“It doesn’t work at this level. We should never have to put up with it at this level, change it back to our rules.
“Now that Brexit has happened, let’s tell FIFA and UEFA we don’t need these windows.
“It doesn’t work in the lower echelons of the British game because we haven’t got the money the top lot have got, so let us go out and buy some milk and bread when we run out.
“I had no strikers the other week, because all three of them were injured. I can’t afford any more, can I?
“You can ruin your young’uns if you’re not careful, particularly if they’re not a number nine.
“Do me a favour, the FA, I want them to listen and take note. We don’t need this, and if I’ve got to go to Mr Farage, I’ll ask him to do it, because he seemed chirpy again last night (Friday). Where’s he come from? He can’t even get voted in, what’s he doing?”
Fans gave their reaction on the interview from Ian Holloway and when he jokingly suggest he asks Nigel Farage to transfer window…
A good interview and great to have a man who puts football into perspective, it's a game, he wants to enjoy watching and he wants us to enjoy watching. Not life or death. Watching had become a chore. Very uplifting
— Stephen Newens (@newensgtfc) February 1, 2020
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— Bentines (@Bentines) February 2, 2020
Never laughed so much Oli is the funniest bloke ever and we are all so lucky to have him utmm
very lucky to have him utmm
— David Aslett (@DavidAslett6) February 1, 2020
He’s an absolute breath of fresh air to our Town & I could listen to him all night !
— Mark Koggy Kolberg (@Koggmaster) February 1, 2020
From a Hull City fan love listening to Ollie, hes such a laugh
— Adey (@djadey1974) February 1, 2020
Not a patch on Russell Slade. "I know who I blame John, I blame the Frenchman" ?
— David Burton (@DavidBu67718114) February 2, 2020
Love this guy!
— Simon Parsons (@Hospitality_Ace) February 1, 2020
??? @Gasmonkey0077 listen to this
— Jonathan Turner (@gtfcjonnyturner) February 1, 2020
What’s not to love about our superb manager
— Mike Mariner (@GTFCMichael) February 1, 2020
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