The Battle for Old Big 'Ead: Did Brian Clough's heart belong to Derby or Forest?

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Where did Brian Clough's heart really belong – Derby or Forest? His award-winning biographer discovers a rivalry still dominated by the ownership of the greatest manager in both clubs’ history...

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Clough on Derby

• "I didn’t get Manager of the Year when Derby won the title in 1972 because people said I’d fluked it. Absolute bullshit"

Clough on Forest

• His view of Forest’s team when he took it over: "We couldn’t have beaten a team from Come Dancing”

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His award-winning biographer discovers a rivalry still dominated by the ownership of the greatest manager in both clubs’ history

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Who owns Brian Clough?

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Derby or Forest? His celebrated biographer tried to answer the question

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Duncan Hamilton

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