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The Damned Utd

By: David Peace, Gordon House
Narrated by: 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.

©2006 David Peace (P)2006 Faber Audio

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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.

Could listen to more.

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I liked the names of derby forest Leeds spurs the other teams I can't remember but overall the book is a good listen and Brian Howard Clough sounds just like home so very pleased with the storyline

the names of the football teams ⚽

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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.

Not unabridged.

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One of my favourites

I’ve read this book several times now and it remains delightful at every read.

One of my favourites

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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
james

10/10

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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.

Gripping and intriguing

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I saw the film and wanted a deeper insight of the life of Brian. A wonderful insight to one of footballs great men.

A wonderful insight to one of footballs great men

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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.

So good but why was it abridged?!?

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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.

Not a sports fan

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Loved it just shows what a one off brian clough really was great stuff excellent

Cloughie the legend

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