The Damned Utd
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The Damned Utd
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John Simm
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In 1974 the brilliant and controversial Brian Clough made perhaps his most eccentric decision: he accepted the Leeds United Manager's job. As successor to Don Revie, his bitter adversary, he was to last 44 days. David Peace takes us into the mind and thoughts of Ol' Big 'Ead himself and brings vividly to life one of postwar Britain's most complex and fascinating characters.
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- Phil Wain
- 27-04-22
Could listen to more.
Enjoyed but prefer a story in order not jumbled. Too much swearing. A bit is ok but it doesn’t help the story. It is a full story lots to keep absorbing. Good book. On par with the film.
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- mark woldin
- 30-07-18
Not unabridged.
Brilliantly performed but if one is following the text he will get lost often. Much of the writing is jumped, skipped, elided. If I were Peace I would be fit to be tied.
But again, beautifully performed, and of course the book is marvelous.
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- Social Work Tutor
- 12-10-20
One of my favourites
One of my favourites
I’ve read this book several times now and it remains delightful at every read.
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- M. D. Simpson
- 26-06-13
A wonderful insight to one of footballs great men
I saw the film and wanted a deeper insight of the life of Brian. A wonderful insight to one of footballs great men.
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- Roger Smith
- 30-01-21
So good but why was it abridged?!?
John Simm gives a brilliant narration of a savage, funny and well observed black comedy based on real events.
Why not five stars? Because some clown decided to abridge it. It's David Peace's most accessible novel, it's not very long by modern novel standards. So next time - give us the complete version please.
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- J. Hunt
- 16-07-18
10/10
Well written book well narrated 10 10 over ten even though the book had some lawsuits before its publication it's still a good book and a good read
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- Phillip
- 26-07-22
Gripping and intriguing
The best football box I've read/listened to. I know Clough's family have taken issue with the characterisation in the book, but the desire and drive you need to be a top football manager comes across really well. Even if you're not into football, the themes of admiration, envy, perceived slights and achievement are well represented here. I thought the voice actor was fantastic as well, although probably slightly too aggressive in the style of the book. Top stuff, though.
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Brilliant Book!! Perfectly Performed!!
fantastically read by John Simm, every accent well performed. Love the fact Burton Albion are mentioned a few times! Both film and book get top ratings!!
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- Busy Reading
- 04-02-18
Brilliant- totally absorbing
What does John Simm bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
John Simm brings us into the mind and world of Brian Clough. His reading really brings out the rhythm of the prose and the lacerating judgements Clough makes on his world. It's made me wonder if Clough really was like this or if it's David Peace's invention. Brilliant. I couldn't put it down.
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- TIM H.
- 04-01-20
Not a sports fan
I saw the reviews, it is good to read something different, and so I plunged into a beautifully written battle for adoration, power and prestige. Excellent portraits of men in a mans world.
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