Clough - The Brian Clough Story [DVD] [2017]

My Step-son had a copy of 'The Damned United' film for Christmas last year. He loved it and despite my initial misgivings, he persuaded me to give it a go. To my surprise, I thoroughly enjoyed it too. (And yes, I appreciate all the controversy about it.)Interest raised, I recorded a programme from the BBC about the great man a few months ago but stupidly missed off the last few minutes. I bought this DVD in the hope it was the same thing. Sadly, it wasn't, but it doesn't matter because it's superb.I'll admit that when the A52 between Nottingham and Derby was re-named 'Brian Clough Way' a couple of years back, I thought it was stupid. I'm no great football fan and couldn't see what all the fuss was about, but having watched this DVD, the next time I travel that way I'll give the man a nod of considerable respect as I pass the signs.For the details of what's on the DVD, please read the other reviews as there's no point in me repeating it here. But there is one thing that I was quite astonished by that I do want to mention.Right at the end of the main programme, you're shown a bit of archive footage of each of the former players who are featured, and then a silent shot of them as they are today. I found that inexplicably moving, especially for some reason Peter Shilton. I can't understand why this was, but I'm sure I won't be the only one similarly affected by it. Perhaps it's the feelings of genuine warmth for Brian that the film instills in the viewer simply coming to a head when you realise that he's no longer with us.This is a fine piece of film making and even my wife, who has not the slightest interest in football, was glued to the screen all the way through.My only advice? Buy it!

As a Sunderland fan Brian was my boyhood hero and although I had watched this programme when it was aired on TV I bought the dvd as I knew that l would watch it again and again and it also contains some extra bits which were not shown on TV.He was a unique man and I am sure there will never be anyone like him again. His wife made the statement that he was the best manager that England never had but I think that he was just the best English Manager that there ever was.If you are interested in Clough or just interested in football this is fascinating stuff, although not the full story of his life by any means.

Very pleased with it thanks

No wonder they called Him old big head. But you cant help but love Him.

Bought this as a Christmas gift for my husband. As he has always liked Brian Clough, I thought that he would like it. We watched it together and both enjoyed it very much(surprising for me, considering that I don't care too much for football!) I did particularly enjoy the interviews with Brian's wife Barbara where she speaks warmly of their life together. A very touching story and would highly recommend.

Very interesting DVD.

Really good!😊

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