Provided You Don't Kiss Me: 20 Years with Brian Clough

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Book Synopsis: "Look Duncan, you're a journalist. One day you'll write a book about this club. Or, more to the point, about me. So you may as well know what I'm thinking and save it up for later when it won't do any harm to anyone."

Duncan Hamilton was there through all the madness, the success, the failures, the fall-outs, the drink, and the crumbling of Brian Clough's heady twenty years as manager of Nottingham Forest. He saw it all. From his first day on the job sitting in Clough's office, a nervous, green sixteen year-old sat opposite one of the self-proclaimed giants of the English game, politely refusing a morning whiskey, he would become an integral part of Clough's empire, and eventually one of his most trusted confidants.

From the breakdown of Clough's testy relationship with Peter Taylor, his co-manager and joint founder of Forest's success, through the unrepeatable double European cup triumph, and on into the wilderness of the mid-eighties through which Clough's alcoholism would play an evermore damaging role, Hamilton had access to every aspect of the club, and more remarkably, the man in charge.

Here, he paints a vivid portrait of a huge personality, a man with a God-given gift for management and the watertight confidence and ego to stare down his detractors in the media, boardroom and beyond. A man who grabbed life, and most of his players, by the balls and wouldn't let go until he got his way.

This is a strikingly intimate portrait, at times sad, at others joyous, in which one of the unforgettable characters of English football is laid bare. But it is also the story of a man's education in the bizarre happenings of the football world, appreciatively guided by the most wonderful, loud-mouthed, big-headed and cocksure teacher of all.

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Discover the untold story behind the greatest football manager of all time, Brian Clough, in the captivating book Provided You Don't Kiss Me: 20 Years with Brian Clough. Written by journalist Duncan Hamilton, who had unprecedented access to Clough and Nottingham Forest Football Club, this book takes you on a thrilling journey through the highs and lows of one of football's most iconic figures.

Hamilton's firsthand account of Clough's reign is a gripping tale of success, failures, fall-outs, and the constant battle with his own inner demons. From their first meeting, where a young Hamilton nervously declines Clough's offer of a morning whiskey, to becoming one of Clough's most trusted confidants, you'll gain unique insights into the mind of a true football genius.

Through Hamilton's vivid storytelling, you'll witness the breakdown of Clough's relationship with Peter Taylor, the co-manager instrumental in Forest's success. You'll relive the historic double European cup triumphs, and experience the dark years of the mid-eighties when Clough's battle with alcoholism threatened to bring it all crashing down.

What sets this book apart is the intimate and honest portrayal of Clough's larger-than-life personality. With an unparalleled gift for management and an unwavering self-belief, Clough took on the media, the boardroom, and anyone who dared doubt him. He lived life on his own terms, and you'll be captivated by his audacity, charisma, and relentless pursuit of success.

Provided You Don't Kiss Me is not just a tribute to Brian Clough but also a fascinating exploration of the unpredictable world of football. Hamilton, guided by his flamboyant mentor, opens your eyes to the extraordinary happenings that shape the game we all love. Don't miss out on this remarkable journey.

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