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Brian Clough was one of a kind.

In 1974, Clough was already a renowned figure, just as much for his dynamic personality as for his fantastic managerial ability. Having led Derby County to the first league victory in their history, Clough left in a cloud of controversy and, after a brief spell at Brighton, found himself in the Leeds United hotseat after Don Revie's departure for the England job.

The Damned United, based on David Peace's book of the same name, follows the tempestuous 44 days that Clough managed Leeds United. After alienating the side's star players and a string of awful results, Clough was sacked but that was only half the story...