Clough The Autobiography

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Woodward, Hamish (2 July 2021). "When Brian Clough Almost Took Charge of Wales". Atletifo Sports . Retrieved 8 July 2021. There is, however, one notable exception and, having spent time with the relevant players in the process of the book-writing, it is clearly a source of irritation that they are remembered as what Robertson calls a “rag-tag and bobtail outfit”.

Chris Cordner (20 August 2022). "Cloughie's Hartlepool years remembered in a new book - and there's loads about life in the town in the 60s" . Retrieved 20 August 2023. They did not want to ruin my life. Brian did say that he had brought me down to give me a better life and if he had called the police my life would have been over. It is something I struggle with, letting them down as I did when they had shown me such love.

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The story of Clough's turbulent 44-day spell in charge of Leeds United was the subject of a novel by David Peace titled The Damned Utd, published in 2006, which focuses on the rivalry between Clough and Don Revie. Despite critical acclaim, the novel was also the subject of controversy for its perceived negative portrayal of Clough as an obsessive, and for some historical inaccuracies. The publishers of the novel were successfully sued by Irish midfielder and former Leeds player Johnny Giles. He wrote: "Many of the things Peace talks about in the book never happened and, for that reason, I felt it necessary to go to the courts to establish that this was fiction based on fact and nothing more". [130] [131] Turner, Mark (6 January 2009). " 'A slice of bloody cake for all! ...That's what Brian Clough says!' ". Socialist Appeal . Retrieved 10 October 2022.

Gibson, John (10 September 2016). "How Newcastle United legend Frank Clark celebrated his birthday – with a host of Geordie fans" . Retrieved 3 April 2018. Clough was still a popular choice to be given the job of England manager before Graham Taylor's appointment in 1990. [84] Clough himself quipped: "I'm sure the England selectors thought, if they took me on and gave me the job, I'd want to run the show. They were shrewd because that's exactly what I would have done." [85] He has been called the "greatest manager England never had." [7] In 1977, Clough was reportedly interested in the Everton manager's job, but Gordon Lee was appointed instead. [86] WOODDDDDDDYASOCCER2 (25 May 2022). "Brian Clough Given Freedom of Derby"– via YouTube. {{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list ( link) On this day: Teddy Sheringham nets first televised Premier League goal – Sports Mole". amp.sportsmole.co.uk . Retrieved 3 April 2018. the Anti-Nazi League 1977–1981". When we touched the sky. Archived from the original on 26 February 2009 . Retrieved 11 July 2009.Dugdale, John (28 November 2007). "The week in books". The Guardian. London . Retrieved 26 November 2012. Clough was a popular choice to be appointed England manager throughout the 1970s and 1980s. However, it was widely felt that the FA were unwilling to consider appointing him on account of his numerous outspoken comments about the English football authorities. He was interviewed for the job twice, in 1977 and 1982, but lost out to Ron Greenwood and Bobby Robson respectively. Such was the demand for Clough to be given the job that incumbent manager Robson told then-FA chairman Sir Bert Millichip: 'I'm having a rough time and everybody wants Brian – give the job to him. If he's successful, everybody's happy. If he fails, that's the end of the clamour for Brian Clough to be England manager'." [83] Brian Clough Statue: Nottingham City Council". Nottinghamcity.gov.uk. 8 May 2009. Archived from the original on 23 May 2009 . Retrieved 11 July 2009. Prentice, David (27 March 2009). "DAVID PRENTICE: Brian Clough was the greatest manager Everton never had". liverpoolecho . Retrieved 14 January 2019. Brian Howard Clough OBE [1] ( / k l ʌ f/ KLUF; 21 March 1935 – 20 September 2004) was an English football player and manager, primarily known for his successes as a manager with Derby County and Nottingham Forest. He is one of four managers to have won the English league with two different clubs. He is widely considered to be among one of the greatest managers of all time. [2] [3] [4]

Then there was the chief football correspondent from the Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf who interviewed Shilton after the same game and told Forest’s goalkeeper: “Out of your entire team, your name is the only one that is familiar to me.” Shennan, Paddy (25 March 2009). "Brian Clough DID see the light over Hillsborough – but it took him 12 years". Liverpool Echo. The Partnership: Clough and Taylor". Thisisnottingham.co.uk. 30 March 2009. Archived from the original on 17 September 2012 . Retrieved 14 June 2012.

If Brian hadn’t done what he did,” Craig says now, “I wouldn’t have had a life, because I would have been in prison.” Soon enough, he was sitting in the dugout with Clough as Forest won two more League Cups. “Imagine what it’s like for someone to come from where I came from and suddenly be in the dressing room at Wembley on Cup final day, and to be surrounded by heroes,” Craig says. “I had goosebumps. The players made me feel like I was part of the team. I felt like a little king.” How do you follow life with Brian Clough? I thought I wanted success, money, a great house, and none of it’s filled the hole

British Armed Forces & National Service". Britisharmedforces.org. Archived from the original on 2 August 2012 . Retrieved 11 July 2009. Nikkah, Royah (7 March 2009). "The Damned United: Football manager Brian Clough's family to boycott film about his life". The Daily Telegraph. London. Archived from the original on 11 January 2022. There were various stages through the book, because of it being cathartic, where I was expecting to get more of a happy feeling but I still have not had it. I thought once I had the physical book in my hand I would get it. Maybe it will come on publication day." Theres only one Brian Clough Why we – and some Leeds fans – love Old Big Ead and his green jumper – Derby County News from". football.co.uk. 11 March 2009 . Retrieved 11 July 2009. Whip round' – Derby County fans share their favourite Brian Clough stories". Derby Telegraph. 22 March 2020 . Retrieved 29 May 2021.

After a short spell coaching the Sunderland youth team, in October 1965, Clough was offered the manager's job at Hartlepools United (from 1977 the club became known as Hartlepool United). He accepted and immediately asked Peter Taylor (then managing non-league Burton Albion) to join him as his assistant. At the age of 30, Clough was then the youngest manager in the league. Hartlepools were perennial strugglers and had repeatedly had to apply for re-election to the Football League, having finished in the bottom two of the Fourth Division five times in the past six seasons. Such was the club's perilous financial state in the 1965–66 season, Clough had to tour local pubs raising money to keep the club afloat and even applied for a coach driver's licence to drive the team to away matches. The Ruhleben Football Association: How Steve Bloomer’s Footballers Survived a First World War Prison Camp, P Brown Clough's manager at Sunderland was Alan Brown, a disciplinarian credited as a big influence on Clough. Brown inspired fear, imposed a strict code of conduct and would fine players for minor transgressions. He once upbraided Clough for talking to a friend during a training session. Such traits would later be adopted by Clough himself when he became a manager. [21] Robbo: Clough, Taylor rift not my fault". Thisisderbyshire.co.uk. 7 October 2011. Archived from the original on 5 May 2013 . Retrieved 14 June 2012.