Product Description

Brian Clough, arguably Britain’s greatest ever football manager, died in September 2004 at the age of 69. His passing was marked by a minute’s silence at both the Derby County and Nottingham Forest grounds and provoked a wave of tributes from across the sporting spectrum. A memorial service due to be held at Derby Cathedral had to be moved to Pride Park to accommodate the fans’ demand for tickets. This overwhelming affection and respect was fully deserved for the man who was often described as being controversial, outspoken and opinionated. His achievements in football speak for themselves: he took two lowly Midlands sides to the very top, winning two consecutive European Cups, with unfashionable Nottingham Forest, in a feat that will surely never be matched by a club of similar stature.

This special edition contains two new chapters, written shortly before he died, which offer his candid and entertaining views on club directors and chairmen and on Newcastle’s treatment of Sir Bobby Robson, as well as his scathing analysis of England’s recent performances. Cloughie also talks honestly about his battles with alcohol and the liver transplant that gave him 21 months of health and happiness.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #10529 in Books
• Published on: 2005-06-06
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 352 pages

About the Author
Brian Clough was born in 1935 and scored 251 league goals in 274 appearances for Middlesbrough and Sunderland. He began his management career at Hartlepools United in 1965, before moving on to Derby, Brighton, Leeds and Nottingham Forest. He died in Derby City Hospital on 20 September 2004.

Customer Reviews

PURE GENIUS
This a superb story of Working Class Boy made good. It is a real page turner from start to finish, and I was unable to put it down. Cloughie is as forthright as ever....but that's why we love him. A must for all Football Fans.

A right to be arrogant
From his humble upbringing, an unbelievable scoring record as a player only cut short by injury, early managerial frustrations, clashes with interfering chairmen, turning water into wine (metaphorically) at Derby County and Nottingham Forest, the finest England manager the country never had. This man may at times have been accused of some degree of arrogance, but he spoke the truth, spoke his mind whether people wanted to hear it or not and had a track record to back up his opinion. If you enjoy a good football autobiography buy this one you won't be disappointed.

The legend will live on
Boxing Day 1962 was the day the most prolific scorer this country has ever produced received an injury that was to finish his playing career. A late friend of mine was there that day at Gigg Lane Bury and he said it was a very sad day. However, with hindsight one wonders if Cloughies misfortune was the key to making him possibly the greatest manager ever by turning around not one but two clubs in turmoil. From the moment he began Managing Hartlepool to his last fateful match in charge of Notts Forest he was a man driven to be the best. It is all here in a great read although I must say I found the earlier Autobiography funnier with a lot of quips and comments. The man was a master and you have to remember he would not tolerate his players abusing referees something the modern regime should adopt.Brian Clough R.I.P. but your legend will last forever.