A while back I mentioned I had decided to read some interesting football books, and the first choice had been a good one.
I have just finished this astonishing work.
I am not sure where to start. The Guardian's Richard Williams describes it thus: "Amazing. I can't imagine there's ever been a more extraordinary football novel in any language".
That pretty much sums it up. It is a fictional account (if based on facts) of Brian Howard Clough's forty-four days in charge of Leeds United in the early 1970's. Whether you liked Cloughie or Leeds, it is a sensational read and I would urge anyone out there to give it a try. You really won't be disappointed.
Sports Book of the Year. Fact.
1 comment:
Can't agree with you enough, Lord B. I haven't read any other football book that comes close. Being a Forest supporter it doesn't cover the period of Clough's life that I'm most interested in but that really doesn't matter. The characterisation, movement between different clubs and writing style is outstanding.
Not sure what your average Leeds fan would think about it though.
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