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For the last three decades Brian Clough has been the most charismatic manager in football. Funny, outrageous, sentimental, he stands out sharply from the bland men in suits. Though his talent has earned him a fortune, he remains a working-class hero. As a player he was one of the most gifted forwards of his day. He scored 251 goals in 274 League appearances - and would have scored more had a cruel injury not forced him to retire.
As a manager his record was full of superlatives. He took both Derby County and then Nottingham Forest out of the doldrums of the Second Division and made them world-beaters. Tactically brilliant, Clough had an unmatched ability to motivate players. He is the best manager England never had. Behind his back, they call him Old Big 'Ead. He has never been far from controversy, and some of his rows, particularly with his long-standing managerial partner Peter Taylor, are the stuff of tabloid legend. Not so long ago he was televised running onto the pitch to wallop some unruly supporters. More recently he has taken legal advice to counter rumours about illegal ticket deals. Dull he isn't. Despite his outgoing nature, Clough has always guarded his privacy. At last he has decided to tell his full story: from terraced council house in Middlesbrough, to luxurious mansion in an exclusive suburb of Derby; from fitter to socialist millionaire. He speaks of the influence of his strong, proud mother, his courtship and marriage to his glamorous wife Barbara, his children, particularly his goal-scoring son Nigel, and his health, which has been the subject of press speculation and concern. This is an extraordinary life, told by an extraordinary man.
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For the last three decades Brian Clough has been the most charismatic manager in football. Though his talent has earned him a fortune, he remains a working-class hero. As a player he was one of the most gifted forwards of his day. As a manager his record was full of superlatives. He took both Derby County and then Nottingham Forest out of the doldrums of the Second Division and made them world-beaters. Tactically brilliant, Clough had an unmatched ability to motivate players. He was the best manager England never had.
Behind his back they call him Old Big 'Ead. He has never been far from controversy, and some of his rows are the stuff of tabloid legend. Dull he isn't. Despite his outgoing nature, Brian Clough has always guarded his privacy. At last he has decided to tell his full story: from terraced council house in Middlesbrough, to luxurious mansion in an exclusive suburb of Derby; from fitter to socialist millionaire. He speaks of the influence of his strong, proud mother, his courtship and marriage to his glamorous wife Barbara, his children, particularly his goal-scoring son Nigel, and his health, which has been the subject of press speculation and concern.
This is an extraordinary life, told by an extraordinary man.
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I'm a Forest supporter so whilst I never expected not to enjoy this book I still found it hard to put down. Brian Clough IS a football genius. Forest and Derby fans know it. Once you've read this you'll be in no doubt that Brian Clough knows it too.
What shines through for me are two key aspects.
One his love for his family and absolute respect for his mother, hence the mangle quite rightly takes pride of place in his front room. I assume he liked being reminded of his roots and where he came from everyday, who knows.
Two his unyielding hatred for cheating and dishonesty.
I was also concerned that he mentions someone threw a cup of scalding hot tea over his son Nigel. What sort of idiot would do that - boiling water can blind as well as burn. I hope the individual concerned reflected on his actions and apologised, theres no room for jealousy of any sort in a successful football team.
I can remember as a boy watching both the Nottingham Forest European Cup wins on the telly with my Dad in West Yorkshire. The full achievements of Brian Clough prior to this were therefore interesting to read as I didn't really start following football until this point.
I'd be keen to see the like again, but I doubt we will.
The book races along at a good pace and is very funny in several places ending with a heartfelt chapter on his final season and friendship with Peter Taylor.
As you read it you can hear Cloughie saying it! Would also agree with several reviewers that perhaps an opportunity missed to go more in depth but nevertheless
still worth the read
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