Brian Clough
English football player and manager (1935–2004)
1935 — 2004
Quick Facts
Profession
English football player and manager (1935–2004)
Born
March 21, 1935
Died
2004 (age ~69)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
association football coach, association football player, autobiographer
United KingdomBorn in MiddlesbroughDied in Derby
1935
Born in Middlesbrough (1935-03-21)
2004
Died in Derby
About
Brian Howard Clough was an English football player and manager, primarily known for his successes as a manager with Derby County and Nottingham Forest. He won the European Cup twice with Nottingham Forest and is one of four managers to have won the English league with two different clubs. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest managers of all time. Charismatic, outspoken and often controversial, his achievements with Derby and Forest, two clubs with little prior history of success, are rated among the greatest in football history. His teams were also noted for playing attractive football and for their good sportsmanship. Despite applying several times and being a popular choice for the job, he was never appointed England manager and has been dubbed the "greatest manager England never had".
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Who is Brian Clough?+
Brian Howard Clough was an English football player and manager, primarily known for his successes as a manager with Derby County and Nottingham Forest. He won the European Cup twice with Nottingham Forest and is one of four managers to have won the English league with two different clubs. He is wide
What does the name Brian mean?+
The name Brian means "A male given name from Irish.. Etymology: Brian. Brendan.". It is of English origin.
When was Brian Clough born?+
Brian Clough was born on March 21, 1935.
When did Brian Clough die?+
Brian Clough died in 2004, at approximately 69 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Irish.. Etymology: Brian. Brendan.
The name Brian is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Irish.. Etymology: Brian. Brendan.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Brian — March 21, 1935
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Ahau
Sun — enlightenment, ascension, mastery
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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I knew from the first practice. You had something different.
— your old coach
That one game... you know which one. Unreal.
— a fan since day one
3am Wikipedia rabbit hole. Ended up here. No regrets.
— a night owl
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