Sir Alex Ferguson (Image: PA Wire) "My loyalty is always towards Brian Clough because of the fact he signed me, and gave me my debut, and I will be forever grateful for that," he added. Sir Alex Ferguson, former Manchester United manager. explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. In fact, in the whole 128-year history of English football, only four managers – Tom Watson, Herbert Chapman, Clough and Dalglish – have won the league with more than one club. 'There were no surprises (in Ferguson's new book, which came out in 2013). Roy Keane was Brian Clough's last great signing. Gray responded: "You're right, I played in that era, so I know how good he and Peter Taylor were. Winning the European Cup back to back with a club like Forest, unbelievable. ... Sir Alex Ferguson. Stoke City have plenty of reasons to be fired up for the Rams, including a packet of biscuits! There are some of the true greats of the game featured here - Bill Shankly, Sir Matt Busby, Brian Clough and Sir Alex Ferguson - and pictures from football's biggest occasions, like … A few weeks later, Keane was left out of a reserve game and when he questioned Ferguson about it he was told he could leave the club. "I have often described him as the best, but I am going to argue in the other corner now. 'He was driven and ruthless. Sir Alex Ferguson says that he, Arsene Wenger and Brian Clough prove clubs should stand by their managers.. Ferguson spent 26 years at Manchester United, during which time he … "(Bill) Shankly put all the foundations in place (at Liverpool), but Bob Paisley took it on. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group, 'Kick them OUT and give Arsenal a bye! “You look what Brian Clough achieved and it’s scary. I think Clough’s warmth was genuine. He said: ‘A brilliant, brilliant manager. That explosive interview - which Keane describes as 'not too bad' in his new book - led to a furious training ground bust up with Ferguson, assistant boss Carlos Queiroz and goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar. Roy Keane on THAT MUTV interview: I didn't think it too bad,... Roy Keane reveals he 'regrets apologising' to Sir Alex... Cristiano Ronaldo sent John O'Shea 'into dizzy spells' when... Roy Keane told Sir Alex Ferguson 'we need f****** more from... Roy Keane reveals he profited from controversial Glazer... Roy Keane admits he headbutted Manchester United team-mate... Roy Keane says he wouldn't have missed a drugs test like Rio... Roy Keane admits 'evil thought' of being 'glad' Clive Clarke... Keane releases second controversial autobiographyÂ. But we place Herbert Chapman ahead even of Alex Ferguson (2nd) and Bob Paisley (3rd), with Stein, Busby, Shankly and Clough completing our group of immortals on footballs' Olympus. Mourinho will set an outright record with … 'Â, Keane's relationship with the most decorated manager in English football deteriorated towards the end of his career at United.Â, Sir Alex Ferguson and Roy Keane lift the Premier League trophy in 2001, Roy Keane (left) and Sir Alex Ferguson (right) celebrate as United win the FA Cup in 1999, Roy Keane was a firm fans' favourite when he controversially departed Manchester United in 2005. He later said Clough was the best manager he played for, ahead of Sir Alex Ferguson - and Gemmill's brilliant story shows that admiration was … Derby County legend Brian Clough has been hailed as the greatest British football manager of all time by sports presenter Richard Keys. "There's Bobby Robson, Sir Bob. Roy Keane spoke candidly about his relationship with Sir Alex Ferguson on Monday Night Football, as well as his similarities to another formidable manager, Brian Clough. 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'Kick them OUT and give Arsenal a bye! Alex Ferguson took more than 12 years to win the European Cup at Manchester United; Clough took just over four years at Forest. I must have heard him talk 500 times and I always thought: ‘Yeah, that was good’. Just to play in Brian Clough’s side for four or five years, that’s my biggest achievement – to be picked by him. Clough led the Rams and Nottingham Forest to unprecedented periods of success during his illustrious career in the dugout. I think with Sir Alex Ferguson it was pure business – everything is business. Roy Keane (right) fell out with Carlos Queiroz (centre) after criticising his Manchester United team-mates, Roy Keane shows his fiery side in an exchange with Tottenham's Justin Edinburgh, Roy Keane (centre) celebrates scoring for Nottingham Forest in a 2-1 win over Tottenham. Roy Keane said that he preferred Brian Clough for his warmth and human side, whilst Ferguson was all business. Brian Clough was immensely proud of his youngest son, Nigel. Queiroz accused Keane of showing a lack of loyalty to his team-mates and when Ferguson stepped in to diffuse the situation, Keane said: 'You as well gaffer. But, in his new autobiography The Second Half, Keane says he still rates Clough as the better of the two, claiming Ferguson was 'pure business' and lacked warmth. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Geoff Shreeves: Alex Ferguson came after me; Brian Clough grabbed my groin Geoff Shreeves tells Henry Winter about the highs and lows of life as a Premier League touchline reporter. He was an outstanding speaker … That kick started everything,' he writes.Â. "Could you imagine Leeds coming up now and winning the Premier League next year? ': Calls for Slavia Prague to get Europa League boot are backed by... 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Brian Clough was a genius whose achievements will never be repeated, but Sir Alex Ferguson falls into the same category He didn't say Clough was a better manager. The comments below have not been moderated. Brian Clough being interviewed by Big Ron - telling how he would deal with David Beckham and what he thought of Posh's singing! Richard Keys explains why Brian Clough was a better manager than Man United legend Sir Alex Ferguson. 4. That's because obviously he fell out spectacularly with Fergie and that rift remains. How Nottingham Forest legend Brian Clough laid the foundation for Alex Ferguson's Man Utd reign A new book details how the Nottingham Forest boss' antics opened up the space for Ferguson … ... brian clough juventus mailbox sir alex ferguson… "To take them out of the second division and to immediately win the first division, to do that is extraordinary - even in those days. We need f****** more from you. He led the first British team to win the European Cup and all with 11 players born within 30 miles of Parkhead. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. "Then Don Revie. (He was) different class. Brian Clough signing me. He accused me of managing United behind his back, but I managed the dressing room.'. Keane was signed by Clough for Nottingham Forest in 1990 and spent three years at the club before Ferguson broke the then British transfer record to bring him to Old Trafford for £3.75million. Absolute nonsense. Brian Clough is 'in top one of greatest managers ever', says Nottingham Forest legend John Robertson. ... and ­ Manchester United deciding that Brian Clough was just too big for Old Trafford. What was the most important thing in my football career? Alex Ferguson. The man was a genius, he was good to me, good to my family, he never lied to me, he treated me with respect and gave me time off when I was homesick. Tags: Alex Ferguson, Brian Clough, Darren Ferguson, Fleet Street, Jose Mourinho, journalism, journalist, Manchester United, Ryan Giggs, Wales. All Clough's success, except for a couple of League Cup wins in 89 and 90, came with Taylor by his side. The message was always fresh. Clough led Derby County and Nottingham Forest to unprecedented periods of success, Sign up NOW for your daily Rams newsletter direct to your inbox. He added: 'I never thought for a second that I was more important than the manager. We're slipping behind other teams.'. On the pair's relationship Keane said: 'Non existent. He is still striving for it now even though he isn't the manager. Published: 18:40 EDT, 6 October 2014 | Updated: 06:11 EDT, 7 October 2014, Scroll down to read more extracts from Roy Keane's explosive autobiography Â. Roy Keane says Brian Clough was a better manager than Sir Alex Ferguson. The former Sky Sports presenter continued: "So you come down to the man who shook Scotland at the foundations when he was the manager at Aberdeen, survived five barren years at Manchester United before going on to win everything. I was never once confused by one of his team talks or his tactics or his training. He did it again there. - and Nottingham Forest. He won five or six titles in eight years and two European Cups. There is a massive ego involved.'. How Brian Clough's maverick streak paved way for Alex Ferguson's Man Utd dynasty. Bob Paisley - 19% 1. That lack of warmth was his strength. If he was being nice I would think: ‘This is business, this’. Brian Clough Could Have Had Alex Ferguson's Job At Manchester United Peter Davenport revealed to Setanta.com that Manchester United seriously considered appointing Brian Clough as club manager. United was a much bigger club than Forest but his coldness made him successful. When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. He came to Leeds but did not do it. He argued his case live on air with BeIN SPORTS colleague Andy Gray, who opted for Sir Alex as his top pick. 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Nothing surprises me these days with that man. Absolutely no chance.". ! Play it now. "And with Forest he went on to win the European Cup twice with his biggest spend being the first one million pound footballer, Trevor Francis. He managed everywhere, including Barcelona.". "Roy Keane last week, dripping with bitterness, said Clough. We need a bit more, gaffer. Richard Keys explains why Brian Clough was a better manager than Manchester United's Sir Alex Ferguson The pair's relationship has never recovered and Keane described it as 'non existent' in an ITV documentary last year - in which he also said 'Brian Clough, without a doubt' was the best manager he played for. And Keys reckons Clough's achievements eclipse even those of Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United. 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