2006-11-05 05:52:38 · 10 answers · asked by stevi c 1 in Sports ➔ Football ➔ English Football
Brian always spoke his mind so the ladies in charge refused to give him a go as England boss. One could imagine the fuss if he ever won the bloody cup. All the dears at Lancaster gate would have been having a fit and turning blue just to think that they might have to consider thanking him or praising him. No other english born manager comes close to his achievement. On top of everything he could also say if a team played well against his. He also Knew how to make the average look special.
2006-11-08 04:11:44 · answer #1 · answered by Brian G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
His achievement of winning back-to-back European Cups with a provincial side - Nottingham Forest - is considered to be one of the greatest in football history. Charismatic, outspoken, and often controversial, Clough is widely considered to be one of the greatest managers of the English Game and the greatest English manager never to manage the England team. On being asked his attitude towards the England selectors he replied, "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" But he does not deserve to be considered the greatest ever.. Just being honest here..
2016-03-19 03:54:40 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Certainly one of the best without a doubt but don't you think a big part of his success was down to the way him and Peter Taylor complimented each other. Once they went their separate ways neither had much success so I guess it was a bad move on both their parts. Sadly missed though and I still recon he would have put the Great back into Britain and their national side had it not been for the hierarchy at F A Headquarters./
2006-11-08 05:58:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bob Paisley is top legend with Brian Clough
2006-11-05 06:00:38 · answer #4 · answered by Mickey P- Legend 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Before he joined Nottingham Forest they were a run-of-the-mill Midlands club. He took them to a League title and two European Cups - Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal take note - and after they left they became a run-of-the-mill Midlands club. The record speaks for itself. If only he had managed England!
2006-11-05 06:10:56 · answer #5 · answered by footieanorak 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bob Paisley, closely followed by Old Big Head.
2006-11-05 06:04:19 · answer #6 · answered by brogdenuk 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He was alright, but too arrogant and too much of an alcoholic to rate with the greatest. I'm old enough to have seen him play too ,when he was centre forward for Sunderland.
2006-11-05 06:06:29 · answer #7 · answered by quatt47 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No way man, it's Bob Paisley! followed by Sir Alex :)
2006-11-05 06:04:31 · answer #8 · answered by Twisty 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
not the best but up there with the best. great man.
2006-11-05 05:55:03 · answer #9 · answered by Deano™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course he was and a lovely man and a gentleman too.....
2006-11-05 05:57:35 · answer #10 · answered by Pollys Mum 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋