‘One of the best football books I’ve ever read.’ John Motson
‘A startlingly vivid, sometimes painfully unvarnished memoir of Clough’s triumphs and decline.’ Richard Williams, Guardian
‘A marvellous, warm and insightful book…if you’re a football fan you must buy it.’ Kelvin MacKenzie, Sun
'”Provided You Don't Kiss Me” is a case of great title, great book.' Sunday Express
'This gem of a book successfully casts fresh light on numerous facets of Clough's complex personality and managerial style. A brilliantly insightful, superbly crafted book and essential reading for anyone who wonders what made the great Brian Clough tick.' Jon Spurling, FourFourTwo
‘A revealing and at times extremely funny story of the mercurial managing genius…an excellent piece of work that I can’t recommend highly enough.’ Independent on Sunday
‘Justifiably prize-winning. A vigorous, funny, warm, warty account.’ Daily Mail
'Duncan Hamilton's biography is that rare thing – a work of sporting non-fiction that has genuine literary resonance…I recommend you buy a copy.' Independent
'This memoir superbly captures the force of Clough's defiance and the weakness that made him, ultimately, a tragic figure.' FT
‘Beautifully written…both homage and critique, intimate and objective.' The Times
'He deftly recalls the beautiful game… a tender depiction of Clough.' Independent
'A beautifully written and tender account of the relationship between a nervous young provincial reporter and a football genius.' Russell Brand, Guardian
'Compelling anecdotal detail. This is an intimate portrait of the man in full rather than the bombastic media image Clough helped so much to create.' Alan Chadwick, Metro
'A unique insight…a captivating memoir.’ News of the World
‘Readers of David Peace's novel, “The Damned Utd”, will be familiar with Clough's boozy, brilliant, bombastic world. Hamilton's reality is just as entertaining.' Pete May, Independent
'This is a strikingly intimate portrait…read this book, for we will never know genius like this again.' Irish Examiner
'Exhibiting a refreshing turn of phrase, Hamilton explains why the mercurial Clough would not survive in today's game.' Arena
'An intensely personal memoir…fascinating.' Scotland on Sunday
'Hamilton's willingness to reveal Clough's lust for money and the drinking problems, but also to revel in his naked talent and genius, make this a supreme biography.' Herald
'The story in between – the memoirs of nearly two decades serving as Clough's mouthpiece in the “Nottingham Evening Post” – blows away anything “The Damned Utd” came up with.' Al Needham, When Saturday Comes
'Clough was a huge figure, his face and mannerisms known outside the confines of football. On virtually every page of this book is evidence of an unsurpassed talent for motivation.' Daily Telegraph
‘An affectionate and funny portrait of this often eccentric football legend.’ Big Issue
‘A vivid, often painful memoir of Brian Clough’s triumphs and subsequent decline.’ Derby Evening Telegraph
‘His account of those extraordinary days adds to the mountain of anecdotes surrounding his subject.’ Sunday Times
'Anyone who remembers Clough should read this book…While accepting the enigma of Clough will endure, Hamilton has probably come closer than anyone ever will to distilling a remarkable football coach and unforgettable man.' Sean O'Connor
