Brian Clough, one of the most legendary soccer managers of all time, could have coached in the United States. During the past few months, mentions of Brian Clough have increased as Nottingham Forest are playing in the Premier League for the first time in 23 years. Brian Clough's legacy as one of the best Subsequently, […]

One of the most enjoyable things about listening to former players and managers talk is the stories about characters they’ve worked with in years gone by. The quirks of iconic coaches such as Bob Paisley, Brian Clough, Bill Shankly and Sir Alex Ferguson, and perhaps how players like Paul Gascoigne, George Best, Roy Keane, Vinnie […]

Jose Mourinho has spoken of his profound admiration for former Nottingham Forest manager Brian Clough. In the foreword for a new book on Clough called I Believe in Miracles, the Chelsea boss talks about the similarities between himself and the two-time European Cup-winning manager. The Portuguese revealed he went on a day trip to Nottingham […]

After today's Boxing Day results, a five team log jam sits atop the Premier League table. This is the most competitive the top flight has been in the Premier League era. But in the 1970s, an era when each win was worth just two points, there's a remarkable story to tell. Derby County, under manager […]

It’s safe to say that if an average soccer fan were shown a picture of José Mourinho and asked which club he managed, he would know the answer straight away. Same would be said for Carlo Ancelotti, Pep Guardiola, or Massimiliano Allegri. Football managers quickly become the “face” of the clubs they lead. They are […]

I came across a new TV documentary this evening that I hadn't seen before about Brian Clough. It's from 1969-70. Uniquely, the TV documentary starts off by asking then Derby County manager Brian Clough what his expectations are for the season. He goes through his entire squad and offers his critique of each player, what […]

Andre Villas-Boas has thrown in the towel on any chance of signing Joao Moutinho. This has been a very frustrating week for Tottenham supporters who were hoping for 1-2 big signings before Saturday's difficult clash against Newcastle United. A striker? Not yet. Another creative midfielder? Not happening. Maybe they're just waiting for Luka Modric to […]

I was saddened to hear this past weekend that Malcolm Allison, the legendary former manager of Manchester City, passed away at the age of 83. No one apart from Brian Clough summed up 70s and 80s English football better than Malcolm Allison. He was always a joy to listen to on television and his clubs […]