
Clough and Revie
The Rivals Who Changed the Face of English Football
Roger Hermiston(Author)
Mainstream Publishing
Published on 7. April 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-1-84596-660-7 (ISBN)
Description
Don Revie and Brian Clough were born a brisk walk away from each other in Middlesbrough, in 1927 and 1935 respectively. They were brought up in a town ravaged by the Depression and went on to become highly successful professional footballers. Then, as young managers, they both took clubs languishing in the doldrums (Leeds United and Derby County) and moulded them into championship winners.
Despite the myriad similarities, these two sons of the Tees were as different in character as Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy. A bitter rivalry developed between them, which in turn enlivened and then blighted English football in the 1960s and '70s.
In Clough and Revie, exclusive interviews with players, relatives and friends shed fresh light on these two intriguing characters. Part footballing chronicle, part social history, the book is a revelatory exploration of the rivalry between the two men. It brings a fresh perspective on their early years in the North-East, tells how they nearly became teammates and explains why the feud began and what its repercussions were.
Despite the myriad similarities, these two sons of the Tees were as different in character as Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy. A bitter rivalry developed between them, which in turn enlivened and then blighted English football in the 1960s and '70s.
In Clough and Revie, exclusive interviews with players, relatives and friends shed fresh light on these two intriguing characters. Part footballing chronicle, part social history, the book is a revelatory exploration of the rivalry between the two men. It brings a fresh perspective on their early years in the North-East, tells how they nearly became teammates and explains why the feud began and what its repercussions were.
Reviews / Votes
"Roger Hermiston is a thoughtful and skilful writer . . . the social history of Clough and Revie's early years is of most interest here" * Metro London * "Meticulously researched" * Shortlist * "This is a terrific read. Roger Hermiston has an easy and mature style. His research looks meticulous yet is modestly displayed" * When Saturday Comes * "Eminently readable" * Derby Evening Telegraph * "A gripping story about passionate, driven, extraordinary characters" * Evening Gazette *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Transworld Publishers Ltd
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
1 x 8pp b/w
Dimensions
Height: 232 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
490 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84596-660-7 (9781845966607)
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Person
Roger Hermiston was assistant editor of BBC Radio 4's flagship Today programme from 1998 to 2010. Before joining the BBC in 1990, he wrote for the Yorkshire Post and the Sunderland Echo.