Brian Clough: Nobody Ever Says Thank You : The Biography by Jonathan Wilson

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The most comprehensive account we have had so far of this remarkable man ― SUNDAY TIMES

The most comprehensive account we have had so far of this remarkable man. -- Rod Liddle ― THE SUNDAY TIMES

It is the definitive factual account, yet after 550 pages the real Clough remains curiously elusive, still an enigma. But what an enigma. -- Simon Redfearn ― Independent

In separating the man from the myth, Jonathan Wilson's biography of Brian Clough is the first to do him justice... What Wilson does give us is a methodical, non-hysterical, beautifully detailed Clough; a perfectly crafted mixer to go with the heady, emotive, intoxicated Clough‑ernalia of recent years. -- Barney Ronay ― The Guardian

Reading of Clough and Taylor's achievements with Derby and Nottingham Forest isn't the same as living through that time, but overall, Wilson does a dam fine job of it. -- Bobby McMahon ― Forbes

There's no question, Wilson's done a hell of a job. Look no further for this year's must-have Christmas book. ― Nottingham Forest News

A comprehensive new biography. ― Sport Magazine

The definitive tome, a massive undertaking that charts his entire life rather than snippets of his career. -- Ben East ― Metro

Painstakingly researched, it's a hugely intimate portrait, with the mental impact of his ruined carer providing most intrigue. ― FourFourTwo

Wilson's book covers 30 years of Cloughie's grandest deeds, and yet perhaps the most interesting thing about Clough is how his legend endures to this day. -- Tristan Freeman ― Sunday Express

Wilson has made his reputation as a highly original football writer with a series of books displaying a healthy, and rare, obsession with tactics. His Clough book benefits from this unusual approach. -- Mark Perryman ― Morning Star

Wilson superbly gets to the heart of what made the former Nottingham Forest boss tick and gives a real insight into how he proved to be so successful...this book chronicles the life of a truly extraordinary character with a style that keeps you engrossed for every single page. -- Gareth Maher ― Irish Daily Mail

(This) meaty one-volume biography of Clough will be probably as close to definitive as anyone ever gets... in this compelling book. -- Liam Mackey ― Irish Examiner

Jonathan Wilson's book on 'old big 'ead' is the most complete and in depth to date...Wilson's book is beyond compare. ― Choice Magazine

Jonathan Wilson's mighty new biography... is a 565-page opus. -- Harry Pearson ― When Saturday Comes