Discover Notts > Famous people > Brian Clough Brian Clough The loss of legendary football manager Brian Clough in September 2004 cast a giant shadow not just over Nottingham but the entire sporting world. You didn't have to be a supporter of Nottingham Forest FC to respect ‘Cloughie’. For 18 years, Brian Clough was Nottingham Forest. He took a struggling bunch of soccer misfits and created Football League champions, Wembley winners and double European champions in 1979 and 1980. Often regarded as the best manager England never had, Cloughie was a one-off personality: outspoken, abrasive and, at times, outrageous. He wasn't called Old Big 'Ead for nothing. However, those who knew the other side of the man, recall remarkable examples of generosity and fierce loyalty. The word ‘genius’ is often used, but in Brian Clough’s case it is entirely fitting. His achievements will never be forgotten both in Nottingham and beyond… Capital for learning | Famous people | Nottingham history | Interesting facts | The Dukeries | Postcards | Virtual tours | Videos | Souvenirs | Nottingham hotels | UK family holidays | Nottingham bed and breakfasts (B&Bs) | Nottingham holiday cottages |
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