
Funny Brian Clough stories abound amongst those who worked with him, usually revealing a fearful reverence of him that adds to the hilarity.
Clough’s achievements in guiding Nottingham Forest to back-to-back European Cups and Derby County to the top flight title may never be matched.
And the same could be said of his larger-than-life persona behind the scenes as well as in front of the cameras.
Now sit back, relax and enjoy five amusing Brian Clough stories as told by former footballers:
Dean Saunders
The former Wales striker never played for Clough but recently told this hysterical anecdote about meeting him to discuss a transfer:
Des Walker
Clough signed the pacy centre-back for Forest in 1980 and he went on to make 274 appearances for the club. This anecdote also involves John Fashanu:
Brian Laws
Laws won the League Cup twice as Clough’s regular right-back during the late ’80s and early ’90s:
Mark Crossley
The goalkeeper played 303 times for Forest between 1989 and 2000, later becoming Brian Laws’s first signing as Sheffield Wednesday manager:
Carlton Palmer
Palmer never played for Clough, although he would later join Forest – but he was once watched by him at a youth team match:
BONUS STORY: Clive Tyldesley
Tyldesley may not be a former player but he is an experienced commentator and broadcaster within the game: