Take a great club and a great, if temperamental manager, and you have one of the most explosive 44 days in British Football.

After leading unfancied Derby County to the top of the English division One, Brian Clough was brought into Leeds United (who in the 1970s were one of the great teams in England) However, Brian Clough’s abrasive style did not endear him to the highly paid stars of Leeds United. Within 44 days the greatest manager England never had (Cloughies own words) was forced out by a player revolt.

David Peace writes a gripping account of this unique episode in Leeds United FC. Now a major film with many glowing reviews.

• The Damned United by David Peace

• Damned United DVD

GB84 By David Peace – A Miners story

• 20 Years with Brian Clough

Memorable Quotes by Brian Clough

“Beckham? His wife can’t sing and his barber can’t cut hair.”

“I like my women to be feminine, not sliding into tackles and covered in mud.”

“I want no epitaphs of profound history and all that type of thing. I contributed. I would hope they would say that, and I would hope somebody liked me.”

“I wouldn’t say I was the best manager in the business. But I was in the top one.” Looking back at his success.