The controversial 44 day reign of Brian Clough as Leeds United boss is examined in a one hour South Bank Show special showing on ITV1 at 10.50pm tonight. The programme, hosted by Melvin Bragg, examines the football novel 'The Damned United' by David Peace, which follows charismatic manager Brian Clough as he takes over from Don Revie as manager of the Elland Road club.
Prior to his appointment Clough had very publicly voiced his dislike for Don Revie's side. During his 44 days he barely spoke to the players, took an axe to the former boss's desk, saw his captain sent off for fighting at Wembley, and won only one competitive game.
The book has been acclaimed as one of the best ever written about sport, and is sure to be of interest to United fans young and old.
