England · 1965 – 1993
Brian Clough
He took Nottingham Forest from the second division to the First Division title and then won the European Cup twice in consecutive seasons.
Derby · Nottingham ForestPrincipal clubs
1965 – 1993Span
““I wouldn’t say I was the best manager in the business. But I was in the top one.””
Philosophy
Simple, direct football with a strong spine: a dominant centre-back, a passer, and a striker who never stopped running.
The record
- League title 1978, one season after promotion.
- European Cups 1979 and 1980.
- Forest’s 1978-79 side went 42 league matches unbeaten at home.