This article commemorates the 50th anniversary of Brian Clough's appointment as manager of Nottingham Forest. It highlights his impact on the club, transforming them from a second-division side into a European giant within four years.
On January 6, 1975, 50 years ago, Nottingham Forest appointed Brian Clough as manager. Clough, known for his outspoken personality, brought a 'breath of fresh air' to the struggling second-division side. He transformed the club into a European giant within four years, winning promotion, the English title, and the European Cup .
Former player Martin O'Neill described their fortune in landing Clough, recalling his words that they were a 'two-bit second division club going nowhere' before his arrival. Clough's success at Forest followed a previous triumph with Derby County, where he secured their first English title in 1972. His managerial journey also included brief stints at Brighton & Hove Albion and Leeds United. Despite his achievements, Clough was considered too controversial for the England manager position by the Football Association
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