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The bestselling autobiography of a controversial sporting legend.

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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 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. 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 wife Barbara, his children, particularly his goal-scoring son Nigel, and his health, which has been the subject of press speculation and concern.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews   3 of 3 people found the following review helpful: Not To Be Missed., 9 Jul 2004 By  "andy2600" - See all my reviews Quite simply this is the best book I have ever read. How anyone can slate this book (as a previous reviewer has) is beyond me. Whatever your opinion of Cloughie, you can't deny he's a character. Anyone who has the slightest interest in football or comedy, because I feel this is a very funny book, cannot afford not to read it!  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)   3 of 3 people found the following review helpful: An opportunity missed ?, 12 Jan 1999 By A Customer This review is from: Clough: The Autobiography (Hardcover) This book could have been so good, but it skips over most of the stuff that would be important to supporters of the club most synonymous with the man - Nottingham Forest. What were the final days like? Did he really have a drink problem? Why on earth didn't he make a major signing in that final year? To add insult to injury, a large amount of space is devoted to arch-rivals Derby County where Clough had his first major success. The book does not give too much of an insight into a man who was so much in the media spotlight, and there is not much to be found here that a fan would not already know. On the plus side the book is well-written and entertaining, and contains most of the famous incidents associated with Clough. The style of the prose is easy to read and the book is never heavy going. I would recommend this book to fans of the great man who will find it a worthwhile addition to their collections - just don't expect anything earth-shattering.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)   2 of 2 people found the following review helpful: BCIAFG, 12 Aug 2002 By  RogerTheCat (UK) - See all my reviews If you expect a Clough autobiography to be opinionated you will not be disappointed. Clough sums up his career and philosophy well and with humour. As a player and a manager he always had supreme belief in himself and that attitude comes across well in this book. He pulls no punches when he talks about the "cheats" at Leeds, his assessment of John Robertson is spot-on, he describes his parting with Peter Taylor honestly and takes you on up to relegation and his retiring. 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.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this) › See all 8 customer reviews...		Most Recent Customer Reviews Good book Good book. The only thing I've read that impressed me more was The System by Roy Valentine. I got it here at amazon. You have to read this book. Published on 2 Oct 2004 Up there with the greats, the man and the book- that is. As a younger reader I was interseted to find out how good Cloughie was as a player, and he doesn't mind telling you. Read more Published on 5 April 2001 A ver dissappointing read I found this book to be very disappointing. The stories he brings up are sometines so bizarre that its hard to take them seriously. Read more Published on 30 Jan 2001