 Brian Clough (Jul 1974 - Sep 1974)
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Brian Clough (Jul 1974 - Sep 1974)
Born: Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire |
DOB: 21/03/1935 |
Games: 8 |
Win%: 12.50%
Debut: 10/08/1974 - Liverpool (N)
Debut: 10/08/1974 - Liverpool (N)
Born: Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire |
DOB: 21/03/1935
Games: 8 | Win%: 12.50%
Debut: 10/08/1974 - Liverpool (N)
Games: 8 | Win%: 12.50%
Debut: 10/08/1974 - Liverpool (N)
Brian Clough's infamous 44-day reign at Leeds United in 1974 remains one of the most controversial managerial tenures in football history. Hired to replace Don Revie, Clough had been openly critical of Revie's team and methods, creating immediate friction with a successful but loyal squad. Results were poor, and after just one win in six games, Clough was sacked. Though his time at Elland Road was short and chaotic, it became legendary, later inspiring the book and film 'The Damned United'.
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Record | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | PPG* | Win% |
| League | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8 | -4 | 0.83 | 16.67% | |
| League Cup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | - | 0.00% | |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | - | 0.00% | |
| TOTAL | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 10 | -4 | - | 12.50% | |
* Points per game based on 3 points for a win as introduced from the 1981–1982 season onwards
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Honours | Season |
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Charity Shield Runners-up | 1974-1975 |
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League | Venue |
Date | Score | ||
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Stoke City | A | Victoria Ground |
17/08/1974 | 0 : 3 | L |
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Queens Park Rangers | H | Elland Road |
21/08/1974 | 0 : 1 | L |
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Birmingham City | H | Elland Road |
24/08/1974 | 1 : 0 | W |
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Queens Park Rangers | A | Loftus Road |
27/08/1974 | 1 : 1 | D |
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Manchester City | A | Maine Road |
31/08/1974 | 1 : 2 | L |
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Luton Town | H | Elland Road |
07/09/1974 | 1 : 1 | D |
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League Cup | Venue |
Date | Score | ||
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Huddersfield Town League Cup 2nd Round |
A | Leeds Road |
10/09/1974 | 1 : 1 | D |
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Other | Venue |
Date | Score | ||
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Liverpool Charity Shield |
N | Wembley |
10/08/1974 | 1 : 1 (5 : 6 p) |
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