John McGovern: My Story

by John McGovern

The autobiography of Nottingham Forest's legendary and twice European Cup-winning former captain, John McGovern. In the book McGovern talks in detail about playing under the great Brian Clough during the glory days at Forest and Derby and the true story of what happened at Leeds for whom he was signed by Clough during his controversial 44-day reign infamously brought to life in The Damned United. McGovern also talks about his battle to make it in football despite a disability caused by a missing muscle in his back in this riveting and inspirational read.

Genres: Football

288 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2012

Reviews

[Ian Curragh]

4stars

A story of an honest and dedicated professional who reached the very top of the professional game as a player. Great read for any football fan and a real inspiration on what you can achieve with hard work and dedication.

[Mark]

This is less a book about John McGovern but more his extraordinary Relationship with Brian Clough & Peter Taylor The Wunderkinds who took Nottingham Forest to two successive European cup finals, 142 Successive games without defeat. Took Derby County to The First division and prior to that success at Hartlepool. Mc govern was a key player for them and he also recounts the Ill fated Leeds experience, However it was after football experiences as a Player manager, assistant manager and estate agent/Wine bottle personaliser that make for the insight of post football careers. I've met the guy twice and was lucky to get mine signed recently at an after dinner event for which he is now making a good career from his "cloughie" impression is brilliant.
I did find the constant plugging of his son's band a bit annoying but when you have connections and opportunities you have to take them and that is what this book is about a good read no more no less.