Sign-In
Cart
I Was in the Top One: The Unforgettable Quotes of Brian Clough
Paperback
Series: The 100 Quotes Series/Sport, Book 7
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Nov 24 2025
Pages: 50
Weight: 0.18
Height: 0.10 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Brian Howard Clough was more than a manager; he was a phenomenon. His caustic wit, iron discipline, and unwavering belief in his own genius transformed two provincial clubs-Derby County and Nottingham Forest-into champions of England and Europe.
In this definitive treasury, every legendary quip, savage insult, and brilliant insight is meticulously collected and curated. Beyond the humor, you will find the profound simplicity that guided one of the greatest careers in sporting history.
What's Inside:
The Two-Man Army: Quotes detailing his ruthless yet rewarding style of man management and the indispensable (and often tumultuous) partnership with assistant Peter Taylor.
No Cheating Bastards: Clough's explosive commentary on his biggest rivals, including his infamous, lifelong feud with Don Revie and his hilarious put-downs of figures from David Beckham to Sir Alex Ferguson.
Pure Football: His uncompromising philosophy on the game, why he hated the long ball (grass up there), and his simple rules for achieving success on the pitch.
The Price of the Pedestal: Rare, brutally honest reflections on his own health battles, celebrity, and the burden of sustaining the 'Old Big 'Ead' persona.
I Was in the Top One is the essential read for anyone who appreciates leadership delivered with charisma, football managed with genius, and a wit that remains unmatched.
Get your copy now and absorb the unforgettable wisdom of Brian Clough.
Also from
100 Quotes Series, Spencer
Diary of a Madman: The Chaos, Kindness, and Comebacks of Ozzy Osbourne
100 Quotes Series, Spencer
Paperback
The Wisdom of the Wave: Alan Watts on Living the Flow of an Uncontrollable Life
100 Quotes Series, Spencer
Paperback
The Man Who Said 'No': Albert Camus and the Triumph of Mortal Man
100 Quotes Series, Spencer
Paperback
The Shift: 100 Wayne Dyer Quotes on Mastering Your Thoughts and Creating Your Reality
100 Quotes Series, Spencer
Paperback
The CR7 Code: The Mindset, Mastery, and Work Ethic of Cristiano Ronaldo
100 Quotes Series, Spencer
Paperback
The Warrior Within: Bruce Lee's Philosophical Path to Full Potential
100 Quotes Series, Spencer
Paperback
Light in the Darkness: Desmond Tutu on Humanity, Justice, and Our Boundless Connection
100 Quotes Series, Spencer
Paperback
The Voice of Liberty: A Comprehensive Collection of Abraham Lincoln Quotes
100 Quotes Series, Spencer
Paperback
Letters to a Modern World: Seneca and the Stoic Path in the 21st Century
100 Quotes Series, Spencer
Paperback
The Jimi Hendrix Book of Quotes: Intuition, Innovation, and the Electric Church
100 Quotes Series, Spencer
Paperback
The Spirit of 1776: A Comprehensive Collection of Thomas Jefferson Quotes
100 Quotes Series, Spencer
Paperback
Wisdom Unveiled: A Guide to the Buddha's 100 Most Essential Teachings
100 Quotes Series, Spencer
Paperback
The Mind of Einstein: 100 Insights on Life, Science, and the Universe
100 Quotes Series, Spencer
Paperback
The New Human Blueprint: Rewriting Your Destiny Through the Science of Belief
100 Quotes Series, Spencer
Paperback
The Way of the Warrior: 100 Principles of Miyamoto Musashi for Modern Life
100 Quotes Series, Spencer
Paperback
Two Plus Two Make Four: 100 George Orwell Quotes on Truth, Power, and Language in the 21st Century
100 Quotes Series, Spencer
Paperback
Massive Action, Massive Life: 100 Tony Robbins Quotes for Unstoppable Mastery
100 Quotes Series, Spencer
Paperback
A Future Without Walls: Quotes from the Great Reformer - Mikhail Gorbachev
100 Quotes Series, Spencer
Paperback
Think, Believe, Achieve: The Definitive Guide to the Philosophy of Napolean Hill
100 Quotes Series, Spencer
Paperback
The Architect of the American Soul: A Comprehensive Collection of Benjamin Franklin Quotes
100 Quotes Series, Spencer
Paperback
If Not Now, Then When?: 100 Issan Girl Lessons from Lisa Manobal
100 Quotes Series, Spencer
Paperback
The David Bowie Quote Book: Persona, Creativity, and the Art of the Infinite
100 Quotes Series, Spencer
Paperback
The Rent is Due Every Day: The Essential Quotes on Commitment, Leadership and Legacy from LeBron James
100 Quotes Series, Spencer
Paperback
The Heartbeat of the Hardwood: The Ultimate Basketball Quote Book
100 Quotes Series, Spencer
Paperback
Roger Waters: The Ultimate Collection of Quotes from a Living Legend
100 Quotes Series, Spencer
Paperback
The American Creed: 100 Essential Quotes from the Founding Fathers on Liberty, Virtue, and the Republic
100 Quotes Series, Spencer
Paperback
The Stoic's Inner Citadel: Marcus Aurelius on the 100 Principles of a Happy and Virtuous Life
100 Quotes Series, Spencer
Paperback
Never Surrender: The Definitive Collection of Winston Churchill's Words
100 Quotes Series, Spencer
Paperback
The Crossfire Hurricane: Quotes from the Human Riff: Keith Richards
100 Quotes Series, Spencer
Paperback
The Jordan Mindset: 100 Inspirational Quotes from Michael Jordan
100 Quotes Series, Spencer
Paperback
The Success Formula: 100 Lessons on Leadership and Drive from History's Greatest Minds
100 Quotes Series, Spencer
Paperback
The Greatest Word: Muhammad Ali's Quotes on Life, Belief, and Becoming a Legend
100 Quotes Series, Spencer
Paperback
The Common Thread: 100 of the Greatest Proverbs from Around the World
100 Quotes Series, Spencer
Paperback
The Mirror and the Matrix: Your Belief is the Blueprint of Reality
100 Quotes Series, Spencer
Paperback
Sun Tzu for the Modern Leader: Essential Quotes from The Art of War for Business, Conflict, and Success
100 Quotes Series, Spencer
Paperback
The Indispensable Man: A Comprehensive Collection of George Washington Quotes
100 Quotes Series, Spencer
Paperback
The Macedonian Lion: The Collected Quotes and Philosophy of Alexander the Great
100 Quotes Series, Spencer
Paperback
Mandela's Footsteps: Madiba's Enduring Wisdom on Freedom, Forgiveness, and the Future.
100 Quotes Series, Spencer
Paperback
The Trouble with the World: Mark Twain on Politics, Truth, and the Human Condition
100 Quotes Series, Spencer
Paperback
All We Are Saying: The definitive Collection of John Lennon Quotes
100 Quotes Series, Spencer
Paperback
Be the Change: 100 Quotes from Mahatma Gandhi to Transform Your Life
100 Quotes Series, Spencer
Paperback
Dealer in Hope: The Words of Napoleon Bonaparte that Shaped the Modern World
100 Quotes Series, Spencer
Paperback
Also in
Athletes
The Badger: The Life of Bernard Hinault and the Legacy of French Cycling
Fotheringham, William
Paperback
Dick Bremer: Game Used: My Life in Stitches with the Minnesota Twins
Bremer, Dick
Bruton, Jim
Hardcover
Heartland: A Forgotten Place, an Impossible Dream, and the Miracle of Larry Bird
O'Brien, Keith
Hardcover
The Messi Effect: How the Global Legend Changed the Future of American Soccer
Tenorio, Paul
Hardcover
We Are the World (Cup): A Personal History of the World's Greatest Sporting Event
Bennett, Roger
Hardcover
Fight Through It: The Battles, Breakthroughs, and Beauty of Becoming Resilient Enough to Never Give Up
Hall, Roy, Jr.
Paperback
The Long Run: Steve Prefontaine, Frank Shorter, Joan Benoit, Grete Waitz, and the Decade That Made the Marathon Cool
Dugard, Martin
Hardcover
Masters of the Game: A Conversational History of the NBA in 75 Legendary Players
Jackson, Phil
Smith, Sam
Hardcover
The Bosses of the Bronx: The Endless Drama of the Yankees Under the House of Steinbrenner
Vaccaro, Mike
Hardcover
Moses and the Doctor: Two Men, One Championship, and the Birth of Modern Basketball
Epplin, Luke
Hardcover
The Long Run: A New York City Firefighter's Triumphant Comeback from Crash Victim to Elite Athlete
Long, Matt
Butler, Charles
Paperback
The Last Manager: How Earl Weaver Tricked, Tormented, and Reinvented Baseball
Miller, John W.
Hardcover
In the Name of Freedom: A Political Dissident's Fight for Human Rights in the NBA and Around the World
Freedom, Enes Kanter
Hardcover
Duct Tape and Determination: A True Story of Turning Devastation Into Grit
Hunt-Broersma, Jacky
Hardcover
Earned: The True Cost of Greatness from One of Hockey's Fiercest Competitors
Pronger, Chris
Hardcover
Another Life: Discovering the Healing Power of Purpose on My Long Journey from Player to Preacher
Strawberry, Darryl
Hardcover
How to Build a Car: The Autobiography of the World's Greatest Formula 1 Designer
Newey, Adrian
Hardcover
The Score Takes Care of Itself: My Philosophy of Leadership
Jamison, Steve
Walsh, Craig
Walsh, Bill
Paperback
Royal Treatment: Jackie Robinson, Montreal, and the Breaking of Baseball's Color Barrier
McLaughlin, Sean J.
Hardcover
The Bookie: How I Bet It All on Sports Gambling and Watched an Industry Explode
Manteris, Art
Birkbeck, Matt
Hardcover
Checkmate: Genius, Lies, Ambition, and the Biggest Scandal in Chess (Large Print Edition)
Mezrich, Ben
Paperback
Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board
Hamilton, Bethany
Bundschuh, Rick
Paperback
The Boys of Winter: The Untold Story of a Coach, a Dream, and the 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team
Coffey, Wayne
Paperback
The Fight of His Life: Joe Louis's Battle for Freedom During World War II
Roberts, Randy
Smith, Johnny
Hardcover
Charlie Hustle: The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose, and the Last Glory Days of Baseball
O'Brien, Keith
Paperback
Cinderella Man: James J. Braddock, Max Baer, and the Greatest Upset in Boxing History
Schaap, Jeremy
Paperback
A Life's Calling: The Voice Behind the World's Greatest Horse Races
Durkin, Tom
Volponi, Paul
Shulman, Lenny
Hardcover
When We Were Young and Fearless: Kevin, Russell, James, and the Making of the Modern NBA
Abrams, Jonathan
Hardcover
The Spurrier Effect: How One Coach Transformed Gamecock Football
Miller, Kevin
Silvia, Brent
Hardcover
The Leadership Secrets of Nick Saban: How Alabama's Coach Became the Greatest Ever
Talty, John
Hardcover
Running for My Life: One Lost Boy's Journey from the Killing Fields of Sudan to the Olympic Games
Lomong, Lopez
Paperback
Fight Through It: The Battles, Breakthroughs, and Beauty of Becoming Resilient Enough to Never Give Up
Hall, Roy, Jr.
Hardcover
Following Atticus: Forty-Eight High Peaks, One Little Dog, and an Extraordinary Friendship
Ryan, Tom
Paperback
Lambeau: The Epic Life of Earl Louis "Curly" Lambeau, the Man Who Invented the Green Bay Packers
Gould, Herb
Paperback
Ashes to Endzone: The Fight for Identity, Faith, and a Future Bigger Than the Game
Jones, Perris
Hardcover
The Can-Do Mindset: How to Cultivate Resilience, Follow Your Heart, and Fight for Your Passions
Parker, Candace
Hardcover
Heartland: A Forgotten Place, an Impossible Dream, and the Miracle of Larry Bird (Large Print Edition)
O'Brien, Keith
Hardcover
The Making of a Miracle: The Untold Story of the Captain of the 1980 Gold Medal-Winning U.S. Olympic Hockey Team
Eruzione, Mike
Boudette, Neal
Paperback
That World Cup Guy: Forty Years, Nine World Cups and One Fan's Incredible Journey
Milne, Andy
Paperback
The Rocket That Fell to Earth: Roger Clemens and the Rage for Baseball Immortality
Pearlman, Jeff
Paperback
The Skateboard Life: Movers, Shakers, Makers & Rulebreakers: The Quintessential Story of Skateboard Culture
Williams, Neftalie
Hardcover
Beyond Fast: How a Renegade Coach and His Unlikely High School Team Revolutionized Distance Running
Lear, Chris
Greif, Andrew
Brosnan, Sean
Hardcover
Tommy's Honor: The Story of Old Tom Morris and Young Tom Morris, Golf's Founding Father and Son
Cook, Kevin
Paperback
American Soccer Nation: The Remarkable 150-Year History of Yanks on a Roll, from Mob Football to the Modern Game
Franek, Mark C.
Paperback
L.A. Story: Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and a Season for the Ages
Plunkett, Bill
Hardcover
Running the Table: The Legend of Kid Delicious, the Last Great American Pool Hustler
Wertheim, L. Jon
Paperback
From the Outhouse to the Penthouse: The Football Journey of Hall of Famer Larry Little
Zagorski, Joe
Paperback
Bart's Heart: A Journey of Family, Friendship, Football and Faith
Lee, David T.
Burrell, Bart
Paperback
Dottir: My Journey to Becoming a Two-Time Crossfit Games Champion
Davidsdottir, Katrin
McKernan, Rory
Paperback