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2009 marks the 30th anniversary of Nottingham Forest’s first European Cup triumph, masterminded by Brian Clough. A provincial football club broke and slipping towards Football League Division Three when he took charge, had conquered England and Europe inside three years. He achieved many great things with the clubs he managed, most notably Derby County and Nottingham Forest which would be considered impossible and unthinkable now. Clough would probably disagree but he was more than just a football manager.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Black & White, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: 2009 marks the 30th anniversary of Nottingham Forest's first European Cup triumph, masterminded by Brian Clough. A provincial football club, broke and slipping towards Football League Division Three when he took charge, had conquered England and Europe inside three years. He achieved many great things with the clubs he managed, most notably Derby County and Nottingham Forest which would be considered impossible and unthinkable now. Clough would probably disagree but he was more than just a football manager. ...Clough ( Clough: The Brian Clough Story )
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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As a Sunderland fan Brian was my boyhood hero and although I had watched this programme when it was aired on TV I bought the dvd as I knew that l would watch it again and again and it also contains some extra bits which were not shown on TV.
He was a unique man and I am sure there will never be anyone like him again. His wife made the statement that he was the best manager that England never had but I think that he was just the best English Manager that there ever was.
If you are interested in Clough or just interested in football this is fascinating stuff, although not the full story of his life by any means.
He was a unique man and I am sure there will never be anyone like him again. His wife made the statement that he was the best manager that England never had but I think that he was just the best English Manager that there ever was.
If you are interested in Clough or just interested in football this is fascinating stuff, although not the full story of his life by any means.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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I've watched this three times since I bought it and I am sure will watch it many more. I'm sure I will never do so without a tear or two on my cheek.
Along with the programme that Brian Moore did many years ago - can't remember the name of it - this is a moving tribute to Brian Clough, and a true reflection of his greatness. Some of it follows Nigel Clough, including his appointment as manager at Derby, as he remembers his father, and there are also excellent snatches of interviews with Barbara Clough.
It appears the DVD was released as a balance to - or maybe to cash in on the interest in - the film "Damned United" but I'm sure it will be watched long after the Damned United is forgotten. The real story about Clough is not Leeds (although the TV exchange with Don Revie, chaired by Austin Mitchell and included on the DVD, is engrossing) but Derby and Nottingham Forest. Hence the interviews with Roy McFarland, Kenny Burns, Trevor Francis, Peter Shilton, Martin O Neill, John Robertson and John McGovern are excellent. "He wasn't my kind of bloke, and I wouldn't go out for a pint with him," says McGovern, "but play for him ? To play for him I'd walk across the Sahara desert."
Yes, the DVD could have been longer and taken in Clough's later success with teams that featured the likes of Stuart Pearce and Roy Keane. But it nonetheless highlights the achievements of the outstanding manager in an era where instinct and insight could trump money, and when humour and courage could light up the English game.
Priceless.
Along with the programme that Brian Moore did many years ago - can't remember the name of it - this is a moving tribute to Brian Clough, and a true reflection of his greatness. Some of it follows Nigel Clough, including his appointment as manager at Derby, as he remembers his father, and there are also excellent snatches of interviews with Barbara Clough.
It appears the DVD was released as a balance to - or maybe to cash in on the interest in - the film "Damned United" but I'm sure it will be watched long after the Damned United is forgotten. The real story about Clough is not Leeds (although the TV exchange with Don Revie, chaired by Austin Mitchell and included on the DVD, is engrossing) but Derby and Nottingham Forest. Hence the interviews with Roy McFarland, Kenny Burns, Trevor Francis, Peter Shilton, Martin O Neill, John Robertson and John McGovern are excellent. "He wasn't my kind of bloke, and I wouldn't go out for a pint with him," says McGovern, "but play for him ? To play for him I'd walk across the Sahara desert."
Yes, the DVD could have been longer and taken in Clough's later success with teams that featured the likes of Stuart Pearce and Roy Keane. But it nonetheless highlights the achievements of the outstanding manager in an era where instinct and insight could trump money, and when humour and courage could light up the English game.
Priceless.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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If you were an admirer of Mr.Clough then you'll love this. It charts the end of his playing career all the way to his back-to-back European Cup days with Nottingham Forest. It was made by ITV in response to the very 'bad press' given to Cloughie in that Satanic verse of a book called the Damned United, which apparently was a book of faction about his days at Leeds United.
The DVD has two great interviews with Austin Mitchell and journalists on his arrival at Leeds United and one directly after. It clearly sets the record straight on the issue and forms a great tribute from ITV to the Clough family as a whole as they are shown paying tribute to their father. The Clough family are mainly represented in the interviews by 'Our number 9', Nigel Clough and his mum Barbara.
As a Forest supporter from Burton-upon-Trent I cannot give the DVD high enough praise as the Clough family are local heroes. I was only disappointed that the DVD was not longer and could celebrate the great teams that came after 1980. I couldn't help feeling that a multitude of players would want to be on a tribute DVD to give their stories of the great character he was. I would have been keen to here the acknowledgement of help given to their careers from Neil Webb, Steve Hodge, Stuart Pearce, Des Walker, Roy Keane and so on.
The DVD has two great interviews with Austin Mitchell and journalists on his arrival at Leeds United and one directly after. It clearly sets the record straight on the issue and forms a great tribute from ITV to the Clough family as a whole as they are shown paying tribute to their father. The Clough family are mainly represented in the interviews by 'Our number 9', Nigel Clough and his mum Barbara.
As a Forest supporter from Burton-upon-Trent I cannot give the DVD high enough praise as the Clough family are local heroes. I was only disappointed that the DVD was not longer and could celebrate the great teams that came after 1980. I couldn't help feeling that a multitude of players would want to be on a tribute DVD to give their stories of the great character he was. I would have been keen to here the acknowledgement of help given to their careers from Neil Webb, Steve Hodge, Stuart Pearce, Des Walker, Roy Keane and so on.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
rip brian miss u
this dvd was on tv. its good prefer to own it. original. leeds fans buy this have some respect. damm u. clough was great
Published 2 months ago by tango
Very enjoyable and informative
Bought this as a Christmas gift for my husband. As he has always liked Brian Clough, I thought that he would like it. Read more
Published 4 months ago by I Love My Music
Bought this for my dad - a football fan
Interesting and informative documentary about Clough's career with a touch of his private life where relevant. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Let's be Frank
Incredible viewing.
This had me transfixed from start to finish when i first saw it on TV a few years ago, so much so that i snapped up the DVD as soon as it was released. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Tommo 18/7 ©
The Brian Clough story
This film as expected was full of insightful anecdotes + stories of the great man's life. You dont have to b a fan of football to view Brian Clough as an absolute hero
Published 10 months ago by Mrs. F. J. Bradbury
impressive story
Although very little knowledge of soccer, this dvd impressed me very much. Bought this dvd toghether with the film "The damned United", a more romantic view on Clough. Read more
Published 10 months ago by sjimke
I'm now a convert
My Step-son had a copy of 'The Damned United' film for Christmas last year. He loved it and despite my initial misgivings, he persuaded me to give it a go. Read more
Published 20 months ago by J. Greaves
a Review from California .....new to this story
Hello folks,
I was first acquainted with Brian Clough through Michael Sheens' wonderful performance in the fictional movie "the Damned United". Read more
I was first acquainted with Brian Clough through Michael Sheens' wonderful performance in the fictional movie "the Damned United". Read more
Published 20 months ago by Richardson
Clough - Superb!
I saw this with my wife when it was first aired on tv and apart from the footage and history of Brian Clough it also includes excellent insights from his lovely family. Read more
Published on 30 Jan 2010 by GaryJimi
better than the Damned Utd
This documentary is just brilliant.
It tells a great human story wonderfully well, with style, wit and terrific use of archive. Read more
It tells a great human story wonderfully well, with style, wit and terrific use of archive. Read more
Published on 18 Jan 2010 by classic 1965
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