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.