A scoring sensation at Middlesbrough, after winning two England caps, Brian Clough’s playing career was tragically cut short by injury.

He was soon back in the game as boss of Hartlepool, heralding a career where he would become one of football’s most successful managers during the 1970s and 80s.

His outspoken views arguably cost him a chance to manage England, but on the domestic front few matched his achievements.

At Derby County he won a Division One title, but his greatest triumphs would come at Nottingham Forest with championship, League Cup and European Cups honours.

Tactically brilliant and a supreme motivator, Clough tells the definitive story of how he became one of football’s all-time greats and talks frankly about the modern game. A riveting read.