Went to see David Peace (author of Damned United etc) read from his new novel last night. At one point, somebody asked him if he planned writing a novel about Clough's time at Forest, similar to his latest work about Bill Shankly.
He said it was something he had considered. He also said that he thought what Clough did at Forest - taking us from the Second Division to retaining the European Cup - was the single greatest achievement in British football history.
This got a cheer from about half the room, too. In Manchester! Just thought I'd let you all know.
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comment by stillhatehooijdonk (U7334)
posted on 23/8/13
You can keep that one
comment by stillhatehooijdonk (U7334)
posted on 23/8/13
It would just be nice to have the occasional post that didn't develop into the exact same thing after the first Derby comment.
comment by Danilo’s Left Boot (U15618)
posted on 23/8/13
Touché Iwas this what Spart did with me yesterday, deleting my comments!!!
comment by Red Forest Bear (U6288)
posted on 23/8/13
Ha hah ah ha
Are you trying to say something Iwas?
oh never mind
it's not going to worth reading now is it?
comment by stillhatehooijdonk (U7334)
posted on 23/8/13
He basically said the standard - ha ha Forest aren't as good as Derby, your owner lives in a place where there's camels, we're gonna finish in the top 6, Clough Out.
comment by caniggiaforforest (U6917)
posted on 23/8/13
That's interesting about the writing technique. I can just remember it getting on my nerves but maybe I'll re read it and enjoy it more.
comment by Raymond (U17931)
posted on 23/8/13
The book was okay.
The film was excellent. Primarily down to the excellence of Sheen, Spall and Graham (Clough, Taylor, and Bremner).
Very rarely see a movie as good as the book.
comment by 🌳🔴Will Scarlet🔴🌳 (U17891)
posted on 23/8/13
I'd love to see his take on the Forest years. Nigel probably wouldn't agree, though.
comment by stillhatehooijdonk (U7334)
posted on 24/8/13
I don't think he'll write it - not as a novel anyway, but he will cover it in interviews etc. one of the most interesting football chats I've ever heard last night. They shuld get him on MOTD.
comment by Oddball (4 billion iconic man) (U15153)
posted on 26/8/13
Yeh, some authors write with a kind of beat...just like music. Rushdie comes to mind.
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