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Old 21-11-2007, 19:35
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Re: The Best Footbal Novel Ever ?

I just finished this book yesterday and it confirms all I had believed about Clough.
The man was an utter arsehole and a megolomaniac to boot.
His character assassination of Justin Fashanu, I´m fairly convinced, contributed to the suicide of the Forest striker where the acts of humanity of this 40 a day alcoholic can be counted on one hand: the day he took Peter Taylor to hospital and the day he recognises his poor treatment of Alf Ramsey - though I have no doubt he loved his wife and kids.
He forgets the number of people he trampled on.
He went to Leeds (according to Peace, at any rate) and spent 44 days trying to expunge the spirit of Don Revie. The guy was fixated (according to the book) but I, personally will never forget the things he said to Fashanu.
Clough will be remembered in a small area around the Midlands but I doubt anyone else will care.
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