Was Brian Clough a good manager?

Was Brian Clough a good manager?

Charismatic, outspoken and often controversial, Clough is considered one of the greatest managers of the English game. His achievements with Derby and Forest, two clubs with little prior history of success, are rated among the greatest in football history.

Did Brian Clough win the first division?

With it came confirmation that Brian Clough’s Derby County were English First Division champions.

When did Brian Clough win the European Cup?

Brian Clough football manager celebrating after his Nottingham Forest team had beaten Hamburg to win the 1980 European Cup.

How many times did Brian Clough win the European Cup?

During his 18 years as manager (with Peter Taylor as his assistant until 1982) he led Forest from 6th from the bottom of Division Two (January 1975) to winning the First Division Championship in 1978, followed by two consecutive European Cup wins in 1979 and 1980 and four League Cup victories.

What happened between Clough and Taylor?

Clough attacked Taylor in a tabloid article on 3 July 1983 as being a “rattlesnake”, “a snake-in-the-grass” and said that “We pass each other on the A52 going to work on most days of the week. But if his car broke down and I saw him thumbing a lift, I wouldn’t pick him up, I’d run him over”.

Why did Leeds sack Clough?

Clough famously only lasted 44 days at the Elland Road club before being sacked after failing to win over a number of key players. Prior to managing the Whites, Clough had worked miracles at Derby County by taking them from the second-tier of English football to the First Division championship in just five years.

Who has won the Brian Clough Trophy the most?

Current holders Nottingham Forest have held the trophy for a combined 2,222 days.

Who has managed both Forest and Derby?

Brian Clough

Since 2007, the winning team of a Derby vs Forest match has been awarded the Brian Clough Trophy, in memory of Brian Clough, who managed both clubs during his long and successful football career. The inaugural match for the trophy was held at Derby’s Pride Park Stadium on 31 July 2007, in which the host team won 2–0.

What did Nottingham Forest win in 1979?

1979 European Cup Final
The 1979 European Cup Final was a football match held at the Olympiastadion, Munich, on 30 May 1979. Trevor Francis scored the only goal of the match, as Nottingham Forest of England defeated Malmö FF of Sweden 1–0 to become European champions for the first time in club history.

Who has won the Brian Clough trophy the most?

Why did Brian Clough wear green?

Nottingham Forest fans wear green Brian Clough jumpers on 10-year anniversary of his death | Daily Mail Online.

Where is the Brian Clough statue?

The Brian Clough statue stands proudly in Nottingham city centre just off Old Market Square. It was unveiled on 6th November 2008 by Brian’s widow Barbara in front of an estimated crowd of 4,000 people.

How many games did Brian Clough win at Leeds?

1974-1974 (Manager Details) (Manager Details)

Did Clough prefer Derby or Forest?

Clough was Derby – the flesh and bone and breath of its football. And he was Forest too – every sinew of him. You can find the proof during a gradual, circular stroll of Pride Park nearly two hours before kick-off. Grab whoever you can and ask them about Clough.

Who currently has the Brian Clough Trophy?

Nottingham Forest
The trophy is named after Brian Clough, who managed both clubs to great success. The trophy is currently held by Nottingham Forest.

Do Notts County and Nottingham Forest hate each other?

Notts County, the oldest League club in the world (founded 1862) and Nottingham Forest, the third oldest (1865) enjoy a rivalry which dates back over 130 years.

Who is Leeds biggest rival?

Independent research by the Football Fans Census has shown that, within English football, both Leeds and Manchester United are ranked within the top three clubs based on the number of clubs that consider them to be their rivals.

Who played for Nottingham Forest in 1980?

Nottingham Forest » Squad 1980/1981

Did Nottingham Forest won the Champions League in 1979 and 1980?

Nottingham Forest won two Champions League titles and formerly the European Cup in 1979 and 1980.

How accurate is the Damned United?

I read the book when it came out and found it to be quite a dishonest work of fiction masquerading as a work of truth. Fundamentally, its the fact that it uses peoples reputations and names and fictionalises the 44 day period that Brian Clough spent as manager of Leeds United in 1974.

Who are Nottingham Forest biggest rivals?

The club’s fiercest rivalry is with Derby County, with whom they contest the East Midlands derby. The two clubs have met a total of 109 times, with Forest claiming the most victories (43), the longest win streak (5), and the longest unbeaten run (10) which runs from the 11th March 2018 to the present day.

Did Derby County ever win the European Cup?

1972–73 European Cup
After claiming the club’s first ever League title the previous year, Brian Clough led Derby into their first major European campaign, four years after taking over the club then in the Second Division of English football.

Why is it wrong to say Notts Forest?

The abbreviation for Nottingham is ‘Nottm’, and while you would not say Nottm when referring to the club there’s nothing wrong with just calling them Forest. Oh, and if you’re referring to Notts County, don’t call them County. They don’t like that either. ‘The Magpies’ will do…

What are Nottingham Forest fans called?

Nottingham Forest fans are called Scabs as a reference to the area’s role in the UK Miners’ Strike of 1984.

Who is Man Utd biggest rival?

Liverpool
Liverpool F.C.–Manchester United F.C. rivalry