"Clough should have been knighted. His achievements in football say it all, but apart from the football, Clough was a great person and someone who could show great humility to ordinary folk. He made many ordinary people feel special in his presence. Clough is worshipped by Forest and Derby fans, but also worshipped by the players who worked for him. Although you are no longer with us Brian, I do hope you get a posthumous knighthood, it would be a worthy accolade for a fantastic career and would make your family so proud." Nick Cooper.

"I'm 18 and a Manchester United fan and you have to say that based on European success, Cloughie is the most successful manager EVER in England. What he did with Forest and Derby was nothing short of amazing. How he wasn't knighted after the first European Cup with Forest is farcical. The measure of the man was shown when he died last year. Great man, great manager, BLINDING quotes!" Beverley Witney.

"Sir Brian it must be, for his services to football. Simple as that." Graham Broadhead, Sydney, Australia.

"England never realized the genius they had in Brian Clough. Clough's accomplishments have reached this side of the pond as one of the greatest managers ever." Stephen Hughes, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013, USA.

"If there's anyone you would want on your round table, it's Brian Clough." Matt O'Neill, Melbourne, Australia.

"The greatest manager this country has ever had. A football genius and a gentleman. Knight him right now." Iain Wiseman, Business Manager, Sanyo Europe Ltd.

"That the great genius Brian Clough has not been knighted is disgraceful. A wonderful player, a wonderful personality, a wonderful Englishman who brought European glory to the country. For goodness sake, what more credentials does the man need?" Ross Lowe, Derby fan, Countesthorpe Community College, Leicestershire.

"I would like to support the move to have Brian Clough knighted. When he played for Sunderland, we all loved him - not only for his playing skills, but also for his outspoken comments to all and sundry. He has proved his class by overcoming horrendous injury which stopped him from playing football, and showing everyone that he was also a class manager. Good luck in your efforts." Joan Jones (65), Sunderland.

"I was born and bred in Middlesbrough and live a couple of minutes away from the street in which Cloughie lived. My grandad lived opposite him and I remember, as a child, my father recounting stories of him kicking a ball about in the street with Cloughie. He played for Boro and scored two-hundred goals at a rate of almost a goal a game (Cloughie that is, not my Dad). What would he cost in today's market? As a Boro fan I suppose it could be argued I might be slightly biased. But having read the other messages, it's obvious that he is respected and held in high regard not only in this country, but from far and wide. And rightly so. Arise, Sir Cloughie." Paul Rose, Middlesbrough.

"It's taken a quarter of a century for another team to take Forest's record of forty-two unbeaten league matches. That's just one achievement Cloughie made with fewer players and a lot less money! Add all the rest to that, and there's no comparison. Give the man a knighthood!" John and Janice Hepworth, Nottingham Forest, Worksop Town and England.

"My late father was a lifelong Forest fan (and latterly Cloughie fan), even after we moved to London forty five years ago. We went to the Cup Final and to Nottingham for the parade. We stood on Trent Bridge to watch the team's open-topper go past. My Dad was looking for the Great Man, who was sitting at the back of the top deck. As the bus came alongside, Dad shouted up "Brian". The Great Man stood up and looked down over the side of the bus. They made eye contact and exchanged thumbs-up signs. I honestly thought my Dad would have passed away in that moment. The knighthood is long overdue." Iain Macbriar, QV Associates.

"It's an outrage that the great man has not been knighted yet. Without doubt he's the best manager this country has ever produced, and as a player he wasn't bad either. Sort it out Buckingham Palace. Old Big 'Ead is a national treasure." Derek Bilton, Hartlepool.

"The best English manager bar-none. Superb football brain and master tactician. If he'd been at the helm of the England squad, we would have undoubtedly won the 1978 and 1982 World Cups. A knighthood would be a particularly good way of recognising his contributions." Glen Hodgson, Account Director, Public Affairs, Hill and Knowlton International, Belgium.

"The greatest football manager of all times. He should have received recognition twenty five years ago. Now is the time to correct the injustice. I support your efforts in giving him the recognition he truly deserves." Ian Rollitt, Bridgetown, Barbados, West Indies.

"I would back all claims to knight Brian Clough. As a young kid living in a Derby children's home, I used to see Brian most Sundays walking his dogs in Darley Park. I was always in trouble with the Police and other people, but one day Brian had a little kick around with me, then we sat down and had a chat. His words of wisdom really sank in and changed my life. He was the only person who has had any effect on my life and turned it into a good life instead of going to prison. Thanks for saving me from ruin, Brian Clough. And thanks for making football what it is today, the beautiful game. Give Brian Clough what he deserves, the knighthood, please." Andrew Thompson, Royal Navy, Plymouth, & Derby fan.

"When the younger generations ask why England have not won a major trophy since 1966, we can honestly answer that it was because nobody at the F.A. was brave enough to employ the one man who could have delivered that glory, even though every true football fan knew who that should have been! The question is, will this Labour Government, like the F.A. before them, fail to listen to the voice of the true football fans and fail to honour one of their own? Tony Blair - for the people of your native North East. For the British people and for true football fans everywhere - Give the man a Knighthood!!!" Sean Wright, Oldham, Lancashire.

"It is a disgrace that Brian Clough has not been knighted. England made the tragic mistake of not making him their manager when they had the chance. A knighthood would go some way to rectifying that error." Barry Johnston, Westfield, Western Australia.

"Not many 'celebrities' have the effect of raising the hairs on the neck or bringing a huge lump to the throat. Brian Clough did that for thousands throughout his playing and managerial career, both by the simplicity of his tactics, his drive, charisma and sometimes his eccentricity. The sporting world has honoured one of its true greats - Sir Steve Redgrave. Without a doubt Brian Clough deserves to hold such a place in our hearts and be spoken of with the same deference as does Sir Steve." Paul Bailey, Forest fan, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Notts.

"We'd like to offer our whole-hearted support to the campaign to get Brian Clough a knighthood. For the good of the game of football and life. When Alex Ferguson and Bobby Robson have won back to back European Cups and League Championships with two very unfashionable clubs, perhaps they too will deserve the name Sir, like Brian Clough." Tim Pickles, Michelle Fawcett and Adele Pickles, North Yorkshire.

"I experienced the best of Cloughie's success at the City Ground. The fun for me was in watching a small and relatively unknown club take on the biggest and best and win against them consistently. If Bobby Robson and Alex Ferguson are the benchmarks, then surely Cloughie deserves the same honour. Fergie had the cheque book that Cloughie would have liked. Robson had the job he should have had (England, not Ipswich). Please add my e-mail to the campaign for the recognition of an ordinary man who transformed a lot of ordinary people's lives in an extraordinary way." Mark Menhennett, The Message Pad Ltd, Nottinghamshire.

"Brian should absolutely be 'Sir Brian'. As a Forest fan in exile in the US, I often think back to the great days when we genuinely felt we were unbeatable. The only person we have to thank for those memories is BC. Back then, even the people who hated him still wished he was their manager. Thanks for the memories, Sir." Steve Simpson, Miami, United States.

"Just found your website and agree with all the others that Old Big 'Ead should have been honoured years ago. As a servant of the country and a life-long Forest fan, I urge our government to wake up, listen to what the people want and put King Clough up there with the rest of this country's greats where he belongs." Andy Harrison, West Bridgford, Nottingham.

"Brian Clough is the greatest manager in football history in the world. He should be awarded a knighthood for all his achievements. I met him at a bookshop, when he signed his new book for me." Jason Matvijenko.

"Unlike other recipients, Brian Clough never ever refused a player the chance to play for his country. I am fed up of listening to the whining we get from certain decorated managers about releasing players for internationals. He should be knighted for services to English AND international football." Paul Rushton, Radcliffe-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire.

"He deserves it and should get it sooner rather than later. He should have been knighted 15-20 years ago. Sir Brian Clough." John Pearson, Jersey, Channel Isles.

"If Brian's fantastic career had been at Spurs or Arsenal (or any other London club) he would have been a 'Sir' twenty years ago. As a lifelong Derby County fan, my thoughts are that his footballing achievements far surpass any other manager. The very best of luck with your campaign." Howard Harrison, Derby fan.

"He is surely one of the greatest managers of all time but was such a chracter as well. While the likes of Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger are given millions to spend, Old Big 'Ead used his own unique ability to forge a team of also-rans into world beaters. After his recent liver transplant, many fans were forced back down to earth and came to see that, like us, he is only human. That shows how special he was as a manager. Now is the time to recognise the great man for his achievements and to pay respect to his wonderful life in football." James Prentice, Forest fan.

"He should have received a knighthood twenty years ago. Clough deserves it. He's the man who made me love English football and most of all Nottingham Forest." Dee Suzai, Ampang, Selangor DE, Malaysia.

"There are many criteria which may render a British subject worthy of the honour of a Knighthood. Brian Clough fulfils them all. As a British citizen and a football fan, I demand to hear the words 'Arise Sir Brian.'" Nick Fletcher, Forest fan.

"Just read your website and I fully support the campaign for Brian Clough to be knighted. His achievements are unique in football and will never be beaten. He is quite simply the greatest manager in the history of British football." Paul Greenfield.

"As a Forest fan for thirty years, I remember the achievements of god Clough. Why did Ferguson get a knighthood? What about the achievements of the Great Man, Cloughie OBE. Are we to let these remain unnoticed? Let's hope not." Tommy Madden, Belfast.

"He is simply the best. Why oh why is this well deserved honor not yet awarded? It's time now to put this right. Thank you, Mr Clough, for fantastic memories." Bernard Brennan, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA.

"I feel that Brian Clough should receive a knighthood as it would be a fitting tribute to a man who is undoubtedly one of the best football managers ever." Shelley Smith, Contracts Manager, Methods Application Ltd, London.

"Considering that knighthoods in soccer have been dished out to characters who wouldn't dream of managing a European Cup winning team, let alone doing it twice, the situation is beyond me. I strongly urge the powers-that-be to re-consider the achievements of Brian Clough and do the honourable thing." Mike Packer, Aberdeen supporter.

"He should be knighted for the impact he had on the modern game. There will never be another." Mick Kent, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire.

"I whole-heartedly support any claim to knight Brian Clough. He is to football what Muhammed Ali was to boxing. An honest talking man with a well proven track record. Do it now rather than later." Les Kerr, Derby.

"I cannot think of anyone who deseves to be called 'Sir' more than the Greatest Living Englishman, Brian Clough." Mark J. Kennedy, Basford, Nottingham.

"As a Yank who is an avid supporter of UK football, I am amazed that Mr Clough has not yet received this honour. His enormous contributions to the sport of football, along with an uncompromising sense of ethics, make this a grievous omission. He represents all that is good and decent in English football. Good luck, Brian!" Tim Shea, Reston, Virginia, USA.

"I am a Manchester United fan and I fully support Sir Alex Ferguson getting a knighthood. But I also agree that Brian Clough should get a knighthood after what he achieved at Derby County and Nottingham Forest, in taking both clubs from the old Second Division to the league title. His European success at Forest was sensational. But I think his biggest achievement was when his Forest team went forty-two matches unbeaten. That was phenomenal. I don't think it will ever be beaten. The sooner he is made Sir Brian Clough, the better." Rhys Stephens, Manchester United fan.

"I was yet to be born when my Dad cheered on Forest to their first European Cup. So it's incredible that just thirteen years later, I had already experienced enough great football memories to last a lifetime. All thanks to that same man. Yet it will take a whole lifetime to figure out why, over twenty years since that first European success, he's still not 'Sir' Cloughie." Graham Francis, Forest fan.

"It's time to knight this true football hero. Never afraid to be outspoken, he may have made a few enemies, but you couldn't fault the man. If Fergie can get a knighthood, surely BC deserves all that and more after so many years at the top."  Andy Saffrey, Brentford fan in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. 

"If anyone in our beautiful game deserves a knighthood, it's Cloughie. As a player, manager and pundit he's reached the very top. It's a pity you still weren't playing for us now, Brian. Ahh....Cloughie and Phillips. From an admiring Sunderland fan who never got to see you perform your magic."  Chris Stephenson, Bolden, Tyne and Wear. 

"The world of football wouldn't be what it is without him. Had he been given his chance with England...I still dream about that. Good luck for the campaign. Let's make it 'Sir' Brian."  Colin Moore, Nuneaton, Warwickshire. 

"Brian Clough has given far more to the culture of this nation than many of the politicians and ex-civil servants who have been knighted in the past. I salute him as a giant amongst men and hope to God someone out there is paying attention."  Andrew Barker, City College Norwich. 

"My newspaper supports the campaign for Brian Clough to be knighted. When he came to Hartlepool United, the club I have supported since 1957, the whole town was buzzing. When we were promoted with the team Cloughie built and John McGovern, a Hartlepool lad, went on to lift the European Cup twice, the people of Hartlepool were proud. Arise, Sir Brian!"  John Riddle, Sports Editor, The Paper, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain.

"Give the man a knighthood. 'Sir' Brian Clough would be a fitting title for such a great man who has brought so much pleasure to so many people."  Mark Raven, Burton Albion fan.  

"It is an honour he should have received a long time ago. I can't believe he keeps getting overlooked."  Burt Bailey, North Wales. 

"After not giving him the England job, a knighthood is the least his country can give him as compensation. Muhammed Ali was good, but Brian Clough is the greatest." Steve Wain, Germany, formerly Swadlincote, Derbyshire. 

"Hey, he's got a great name. Every Englishman I meet comments on the skill, fame and legend of Mr Clough. Having followed his career as much as I could from 'the wrong side of the pond', I can only imagine what a knighthood would mean to those who watched him and played for him, as well as the man himself."  Brian E. Clough, Walpole, Massachusetts, USA.

"I met Mr Clough when I was a young boy. I can remember how scared I was, but he was great. I still have the autograph. As a Sunderland fan, I have come to admire his scoring achievements. I feel that he was the best England manager we never had. He should be knighted."  David Humphries, Sunderland fan.

"I personally believe that Mr Clough should definitely be in the New Year's Honours List. Why? Because anything he doesn't know about football isn't worth knowing, and he is the best manager this country has ever seen. By the way, Mr Clough, if you are reading this and you would ever consider coming out of retirement, Derby needs an excellent manager like you!"  Clare Stubbs, Derby fan. 

"Having played the game and watched it for most of my 48 years, I am one of the millions of football lovers that feel cheated out of seeing a Brian Clough England team. I believe that Brian not only deserves a knighthood for his services to the game of football, he should have an apology from the FA for passing him by."  Dennis East, Watford supporter, Oxfordshire. 

"I would like to lend my voice to those calling for a knighthood for Brian Clough OBE. I am not, by any stretch of the imagination, a fan of Nottingham Forest or Derby County, but I consider that Mr Clough was a British hero of the last century. He was a man of principle and a man of action. He made a difference to many people's lives and gave his region, and indeed the country as a whole, reasons to be proud."  Ian Evans, Head of UK Marketing, Computershare Investor Services PLC, London.

"The man tells it like it is. He was and is the best. His performance as a man, let alone as a player and a manager, definitely makes him worthy of a knighthood."  Simon Clements, Nottingham. 

"I'm a dedicated Notts County fan. However, I do believe that Brian Clough was the very greatest manager that ever lived. So I think he should be knighted."  Luke Gell.

"A knighthood? Most definitely, yes. And those who denied him the England manager's job should be made to watch the ceremony - on their knees."  Ken Taylor, Manchester City fan.

"I have been a Forest supporter since my Dad took me when I was six years old, and I am now 62.  I was born in Ilkeston and the best thing that happened to Forest was when Cloughie came. I think he should have had a knighthood years ago. All the best in your campaign."  Brian Draper, Germany.

"I think it would be criminal not to recognise genius like this. Mr Clough should have been knighted a long time ago. It is about time that those who bestow these honours listen to the people and give them to those worthy of the title - not just directors of big companies who give large donations."  Caroline Barker, Sandiacre, Nottingham.

"Undoubtedly a football genius, and also a great advertisement for the game. In his heyday the media could not get enough of him. Can you imagine how Ferguson would cope with that sort of attention? Give him the honour."  Kevin Toms, Forest fan. 

"Brian Clough is one in a million. Not only were his managerial skills second to none, his playing skills were too. He was surely the most honest manager of all time. There weren't many players he didn't get the best out of. Brian Clough deserves to be knighted, but he will always be a king in Nottingham."  Steve Hunt, Suffolk.

"His contributions to football and the economy in the regions where he worked should single him out for a knighthood. He is an ideal role model for today's youth. I am still waiting for our club to fully recover from that tragic day when Brian was dismissed."  Ray Harford, Leeds United fan. 

"As a (very) young man growing up in Derby the only threat to my club allegiance was when Cloughie moved on.  The sheer charisma of the man meant I had to go too. I continued my enjoyment of his winning ways at Forest. For the passion and fervour of those formative years, he deserves it!"  Andrew Little, London.

"Knighthoods are, as I understand, given to mentors. One of the greatest living mentors in my lifetime is surely (Sir) Brian Clough." Chuni Patel, Dallas, Texas.  

"Brian Clough was one of football's greatest managers, not just in Britain but the world.  He took mediocre teams and made them world beaters on a shoestring budget.  Not only that but during a short playing career he was a prolific goalscorer.  If Alex Ferguson was made Sir for his contributions to football then Cloughie should be Sir Brian also.  He was and is a footballing legend. Simple as that."  Andrew Robinson, Cardiff.

"I can't believe this man has been overlooked for so long. His achievements were enormous compared with the 'buy-a-cup' formula beloved of today's managers. Please add my name to your campaign."  Martin Dowie, Dundee United fan, Dunfermline, Fife. 

"He has been 'Sir' Brian for me since Forest won the European Cup against Malmo in Munich in 1979. Winning the European Cup in successive years with Forest was more than double what either Matt Busby or Alex Ferguson ever achieved. Long live Sir Brian." Tim Caulton, Elmton, nr Worksop, Notts.

"The arrival of Brian meant a great deal to me and to Derby in the Seventies. What he achieved made us feel proud. This is the first e-mail I ever sent for any cause. I support your campaign 100%. Here's to 'Sir' Brian."  Howard Cooper, Derby fan. 

"As a keen football supporter, I've been going to games since the mid Sixties, I wholeheartedly support the campaign to get Brian Clough a knighthood."  Andy Kowal, Nottingham. 

"I heard the news of the Brian Clough knighthood campaign on Radio Five. This is long overdue and I hope the powers that be take note of public opinion. Good luck."  Tony Provis, Hampshire.

"It's easy to build a European Cup winning team with millions to spend (yes, you SIR Alex). But to build a double European Cup winning team on a shoestring and with a bunch of so-called 'no-hopers' takes an absolute genius. Stand, Sir Brian."  Mark Best, Dartford, Kent.

"I am a Middlesbrough fan in my Forties and unfortunately never saw Cloughie play. But as a football fan through the Seventies and Eighties, I had the greatest admiration for him as a manager. He stood out from the crowd. I would like to add my backing to the campaign. Long live 'Sir' Cloughie."  Mike Kennedy, Stockton-on-Tees.

"If Sir is the highest honour that can be bestowed upon the Great Man, then a knighthood is long overdue. Who can argue with two successive European cup victories and a whole array of silverware to boot? Brian Clough was not only a football genius but a flamboyant character of which the game has very few!"  Jhansi Somapalan, London. 

"Cloughie may not have been some 'those upstairs' had a lot of time for, but it's what the people think that matters most. In these days of overpriced, overhyped footballers, why not honour someone who gained achievement the hard way? Cloughie is and was unique, brilliant and a credit to English sport."  Claire Callaghan Larson.

"Brian Clough was the best manager England never had. It seems to me that because of his outspoken views of the F.A. (justly deserved), he was overlooked for the England manager's job. Is the Establishment going to treat him the same way? This man has done so much for the local communities of Derby and Nottingham, in that he brought a feel-good factor to the area through his football teams. Give this man a knighthood."  Ian Coope, Forest fan.

"He was one of the greatest centre-forwards of his generation and easily the best manager of anyone's generation. Overlooking him for the England job was a mistake. Let's not do the same again. Cloughie was everything that was good about football. Give him a knighthood."  Andy McKenzie, sports writer,  www.sport.now.com.

"Brian Clough gave me my first memories in football and I shall never forget them. The man is a genius and surely should be knighted." Mark Hibbert.

"It is beyond belief that a man who did as much, if not more, for Nottingham as Robin Hood, has not yet been given the recognition he deserves. Alex Ferguson took a team worth millions and won the European Cup once. Mr Clough did it with transfer listed players and has-beens. The man is a hero and an ambassador for the world of football. He should be knighted now and let justice prevail."  Paul Smith, Nottingham.   

"Other  managers and players have been knighted for considerably less success and achievement in football. I wholeheartedly endorse a campaign to see a knighthood bestowed upon Brian Clough."  Neil Everitt, a Wolves fan living in Nottingham. 

"Brian Clough gave not only Nottingham Forest their greatest ever times, but he breathed life into the club and the city itself too. Shankly, Stein, Busby, Ferguson etc were all great managers, but they were at clubs that were already established. Clough had the same great success with so-called little clubs like Derby and Forest. That's what sets him apart for me. Come back to the City Ground soon Brian, we all love you and wish you well, young man."  Ian Robinson, Leicester. 

"Brian Clough is a true legend of the game. If Alex Ferguson deserves a knighthood then Cloughie deserves two. Brian Clough served the game in the true era of the Seventies and Eighties when money was sparse and he still managed to create a legendary team." Matthew Bowman, via readytogo.net.

"Brian Clough was the most consistent goalscorer I have ever seen. I was there on the day he sustained the injury that ended his career. A person of weaker character would have given up and lived on his reputation. Brian did not moan. He started in management and worked his way up, winning every trophy except the FA cup. He is a man of exceptional qualities whom I would be proud to call Sir Brian Clough."  Ray Britton, via readytogo.net.

"I fully support the campaign for Brian Clough's knighthood. As probably the finest manager England has produced, he is fully deserving of this honour."  Thomas A. Coates, via readytogo.net.

"I certainly think that Brian should be knighted. When you think that Alex Ferguson is a 'Sir' it is incredible that Brian has been bypassed. Ferguson has done well, but look at the resources at his disposal, plenty of cash and terrific support. Cloughie did what he did with small resources. He should have been the England manager. But I'm glad he didn't leave Forest to take the job." Barrie Myers, Sandiacre, Notts.

"If we are to truly honour those in football that deserve it, then we should look no further than Brian Clough. In an age when we shower honours on Sir Alex Ferguson for taking the richest club in the world to European glory, surely it is about time we recognised the great man himself for taking a small provincial club to become Europe's leading team for two years. 'Sir' Brian Clough is the least he deserves."  Joe Lewis, London.

"Brian Clough's teams gave millions of football fans around the world countless pleasure and fond memories of the game. He definitely deserves the title, 'Sir'. Thank you, Brian."  Lim Boon Cheng, Singapore. 

"Brian was able to exceed expectations better than anyone else. He deserves this honour now. We should not wait any longer."  Nicholas Caunt, Fort Worth, Texas. 

"People always talk about Brian the manager, but forget that he was one of the most natural goalscorers to grace the beautiful game. As a manager his achievements are better than anyone's. What a wonderful character. Let's knight Old Big 'Ead."  Gudlauger Tomasson, Reykjavik, Iceland.  

"Having seen the new Honours List, I'm almost ashamed to be British. Not to honour Brian Clough with a knighthood is a national disgrace. While I cannot dishonour some of the deserving recipients, what have they contributed more to the nation than Brian Clough?....Answer: Nothing."  Guy Delamere, Cardiff. 

"Brian Clough was a great manager, but what made him so special was that he's a wonderful character. His wise-cracks and stinging remarks often made post-match interviews more interesting than the game itself. Brian is a man who cares passionately about football rather than the money that can be earned from it. He deserves far greater recognition than a knighthood brings, but it's a good start."  Adrian Kitchen, a Sunderland supporter in Brazil. 

"This man won the greatest prize in European football twice with an unfashionable club (hence no knighthood so far) and in an era dominated by a fine Liverpool side. Please honour this hugely talented, if outspoken, man and let's acknowledge brilliance instead of time serving mediocrity."  Tim Donkin, via readytogo.net.

"I whole heartedly agree that Brian Clough should be honoured for his services to football as a player and manager. Growing up watching Middlesbrough, I was fortunate enough to see him play at his peak and I also took a keen interest in his progress as a manger. Arise Sir Brian Clough!"  Terry Gills. 

"Give Brian Clough a knighthood. He was a great player and the greatest manager ever. His teams played football the way it should be played - on the ground. He produced several entertaining, successful teams without spending bucketloads of cash. He went to Europe...he won the cup twice! He is a great personality. Mike him Sir Brian now."  Mark Robinson, Southend.

"I remember as a young lad being taken by my dad to watch Forest. I was fortunate enough to see the beautiful game played as it should be played. The Cloughie way! The man is a legend and should be knighted for his services to football. It's a travesty he hasn't been already."  Darrell Henson, Grimsby.

"Cloughie did it 'the old fashioned way' and has earned a knighthood. Whether it was Hartlepool, Derby or Forest, he moulded a collection of character players and developed strong cohesive teams with limited finances. A true leader. Too bad the England national team bureaucrats never figured this out."  Bob Saveraux, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. 

"Cloughie is an icon, not only for we Sunderland supporters, but also for all those with a love of English football. He is a thoroughly honest, decent and brave man who should be revered as Sir Brian not only by those who follow football, but also by all who appreciate the good that this country still contains."  Graeme Anderson, via readytogo.net.

"It is nothing short of a national disgrace that lesser people have received their knighthoods before him. Come on Mr Blair, get your finger out and correct this injustice."
Kevin Owen, a Forest supporter, Andover, Hants.

"Being a Forest fan, I believe the man is God and should be knighted at the very least." Andrew Berry, engineer, Power Torque Engineering Ltd.

"As a kid growing up in Nottinghamshire in the 1980's, he gave us more than we ever had a right to expect. Every Forest fan can be proud of him. Knighthood? Should have happened years ago."  Mike Cobb, Bristol.

"It's a disgrace that Cloughie never managed England. Let's not repeat the mistake. We should honour him in his retirement. You will see the word 'genius' associated with many football characters, but never as often or as accurately as with Clough. Good luck with the campaign." Adrian Waddy, Northampton.

"Please honour and knight the true football genius: Brian Clough."  Sol Pearch. 

"It's a tragedy in footballing terms that Cloughie wasn't England manager. His club achievements stand out and I think he was a great manager for fans of football no matter what their team allegiance was. A knighthood is the least he deserves."  Jeremy Bone.  

"As a Derby fan who lives with a Leicester fan, I can honestly say that this is the first footballing matter we have agreed on! The best England manager we never had. Arise, Sir Brian. The whole country knows you deserve it."  Tony Thompson and Amanda Stafford, Leicester. 

"It is shameful that someone like Alex Ferguson gets a knighthood as soon as his moneybags Man Utd win the European Champions League once, but Clough did it twice with Forest with limited resources. It's time for 'Arise Sir Brian!'" Brett Jeffries-Shaw, Wimbledon, via readytogo.net. 

"Anybody who has read his autobiography will know he deserves a knighthood more than most. In fact I would go further and say that most knights are not fit to lace his boots." David Hodgson, Norbury, London.

"Alex Ferguson received a knighthood within months of winning one 'anybody can enter' champions league, because he is the manager of Media Utd. Brian Clough won two European Champions Cups with little financial or media support and is still waiting 20 years later. He must be honoured now!"  Matt Whitmarsh, Chilwell, Nottingham. 

"Surely if anyone associated with football over the past forty to fifty years deserves a knighthood, then Brian Clough does, not only for what he achieved with both Derby and Nottingham Forest but with his attitude towards Society and the way people in general behave."  Bob Collyer. 

"His ability to produce great teams from minimal resources is unrivalled. I'd love to see him honoured in this way. It is definitely long overdue, and this would be the capping off of a brilliant career. He's the best respected manager ever in British football." Darren L. O'Brien, Auckland, New Zealand.

"Brian Clough was and always will be regarded as one of the greatest managers in the world. He should have been given the England manager's job, so let's not make any more mistakes. He deserves a knighthood!"  Hedley Green, California, USA. 

"If you have followed the English game over the past forty years, Mr Clough's name stands out, as a player, a manager and an entertainer. I support the campaign to recognise his value to the game of football. Sir Cloughie has a ring to it!"  Albert Todd, Australia.

"I'm proud to add to the calls for Brian Clough to be knighted. I'll never forget the day I met him at an England U-21 game. Though I am too young to have seen him play, fellow Sunderland fans who have rate him as one of the greats. As a manager, he was peerless. Unique, clever, entertaining. BC for KG!" Stephen Worthy, Deputy Editor, Ministry Magazine, Ministry of Sound, London.

"Brian Clough is truly one of the greatest characters in the history of the game. He has set the benchmarks for managers and strikers alike with his great achievements. It would be outstanding for one of the best players in Sunderland's history to be knighted. I only wish I was old enough to see him play at Roker myself. Nobody deserves a knighthood more."  Joe Laing, via readytogo.net.

"He will probably be recognised as the last manager to achieve success as opposed to buying it...and all you want is a knighthood?"  Mark Buckley, via readytogo.net. 

"If God had not wanted Brian Clough to be knighted then he wouldn't have invented football. Not only is Brian the greatest club manager ever but he is also a fantastic bloke, always ready to help anybody. Please make sure that Brian is honoured while he is still alive, I can think of nobody in football who deserves it more."  Kevin Chambers, Ruddington, Nottingham. 

"With the game becoming increasingly flooded with foreign managers I feel it is about time that one of the greatest English managers ever, deserved the recognition he is due. I'm a Forest fan and believe Brian Clough is a legend."  Martin Tuttlebee, Derby. 

"We have honoured other top managers like Busby, Ramsey and Ferguson, so it is only right to honour the best of all,  Brian Clough!"  Richard Gibbs, Burton-on-Trent.

"He definitely should be knighted. He had much more charisma and presence than a lot of the managers these days."  Sam Humphries, Arnold, Nottingham.

"He's a legend. He put Forest on the footballing map and enhanced England's reputation. Alex Ferguson got his knighthood almost instantly, yet Cloughie has been waiting years."  Dan Berry. 

"Clough brought the European Cup back twice in consecutive seasons with little money spent. Ferguson brought it back once and spent a considerable amount of money on his way to his success. Is it true that we call him Sir Alex Ferguson?"  Martyn Bream, Long Eaton, Nottingham.

"Cloughie is up there with all the greats. He has to be knighted. Justice would not be done if we don't have Sir Brian Clough!"  Jason Chamberlain, Nottingham.  

"The knighthood has to happen. Arise Sir Big 'Ead, the greatest manager England never had." Steve Perkins, Bingham, Nottinghamshire.  

"Never in the history of football has there been a greater exponent of God's beautiful game. Brian achieved so much with so little and should be duly rewarded with a knighthood, as other lesser football mortals have. To deny him this would be a travesty. Mr Blair, listen to the people!"  Chris Conway, London. 

"Clough is miles better than Alex Ferguson and deserves a knighthood. Ferguson hasn't won two European Cups in succession and the Super Cup, has he?" James Wales, Beeston, Nottingham.

"Anyone who supported and regularly watched Forest before the arrival of Brian Clough will appreciate the full extent of what he achieved. A knighthood is the least he should get, and is long overdue."  John Copeman, Burton-on-Trent.  

"I would love to see Brian Clough knighted. If other football managers can receive the honour, then so should Brian Clough because he is the world's greatest manager." Glen Scruby, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire.

"My Dad always reminds me of Cloughie's goalscoring exploits when he played for the Lads in the early Sixties and he was even in the Roker End on that Boxing Day that ended his career. Good luck with this campaign, it has good merits behind it." Tom Richards, via readytogo.net.

"If the F.A. had been brave enough in the Seventies and appointed Cloughie, we would have won the World Cup again, because he was a success right through his football career and failure was never an option. It is too late for the England job now, but to make him Sir Brian Clough would be tremendous. Even if we are still left to say "if only Brian Clough...etc". Colin Humphrey, via readytogo.net.  

"As a lifelong Forest fan, born within two miles of the City Ground and now residing in Germany, I would like to see 'Sir' Brian honoured by a nation which sadly never had the courage or vision to make him its national football manager. The successes he achieved will never be repeated. He built teams which had the courage, discipline and skill to not only win everything, but entertain us whilst they did it, without worrying the bank manager. Arise Sir Brian, a football genius."  Steve Throup, Munich, Germany. 

"After forty-four years of supporting Nottingham Forest,  I'd like to add my voice to the campaign  for a knighthood for the great man.  It's evident that his achievements will never be emulated in these days of big money enterprises."  John Belshaw.

"Forget Ferguson. Forget Paisley. What Brian achieved with the resources he had will never be equalled, let alone surpassed. He'll always be Sir Brian to us."  Jason Wood.

"Not only a great manager, but a player beyond comparison. Just how much does one have to achieve in football to be honoured? Outspoken? Yes ofcourse, but his moral values are without reproach. In years to come, when history reflects on football greats and we see that Cloughie wasn't knighted, it will be a shameful blight on us all."  Dave Sketchley, Sacramento, California.

"Here's another voice adding to the calls for the long overdue recognition. I was but a wee 'young man' when I started supporting the Garibaldi Reds in the Eighties. Although I now reside in Australia, Cloughie is as much an icon for Forest supporters now than he ever was in his heyday. Knight him now!"  Richard Wheatcroft, Australia.  

"Should Brian Clough be knighted?  Damn right.  The man is a legend, pure and simple. Come on Mr Blair, or whoever the movers and shakers are, let's make that Big 'Ead a little bit bigger."  Jake Stevenson, Derby.

"He managed to achieve more with Forest within his first five years than Alex Ferguson has yet done with Manchester United. He's set footballing records that Alex Ferguson, with all the might of the Manchester United bank balance, has yet to achieve. Surely this great man deserves to be given something back. A knighthood would be an excellent way of recognising his achievements."  Iola Bunting, Nottingham.

"Although I am a West Brom fanatic, I always had a soft spot for Forest when Cloughie was the boss. What a team they had in the late Seventies and early Eighties. They certainly influenced me at the time and probably still do now. A Knighthood for Brian Clough? Definitely."  Andrew Bowen.

"What Brian Clough did for clubs like Forest and Derby will never likely be achieved again, so long live Sir Brian."  David Bennett, Birmingham. 

"As a lifelong Forest supporter, nothing would make me happier than for Brian Clough to get a knighthood. His achievements are second to none and deserve this recognition. I'm sure even he would agree. Best wishes for the campaign."  James Wilson, Leamington Spa.

"I'd like to add my support to this campaign. His playing record has not been matched. His managerial career is beyond superlatives. He speaks out against everything that is wrong in football.  He's the greatest manager England never had."  Richard Palethorpe.

"Cloughie's the man who made miracles happen...not once but twice. Give him the recognition he deserves."  Pete Bath, Beeston, Nottingham.

"I agree, he should be knighted. The only reason he hasn't been is because he speaks his mind and they don't like it."  Mart Whelan. 

"He is the best manager this country has ever seen. I'm sure the whole country, not just the people of Nottingham, would love to see this master of football become a knight." Chris O'Hanlon, University of Essex.

"I have been a Forest fan all my life. You only have to look at the City Ground today to realise what he did for our club. He is quite simply the greatest. A knighthood? Definitely."  Ally Barron, Cheltenham. 

"If Alex Ferguson got a knighthood, then surely Cloughie deserves one as well. He was the greatest manager in British football history. Come on Tony Blair!"  Michael Dugher, Labour's Parliamentary Candidate for Skipton and Ripon.

"If Ferguson can be made a knight, then Mr Clough should be King."  Lee Walker, Forest Fields, Nottingham. 

"It's often said that he is the best manager England never had. Let's make sure he isn't the best "Sir" that England never had." Paul Hainsworth, Forest supporter, Nottingham.

"Without a doubt we will not see the likes of Brian Clough again as a football manager. He was a one off and deserves every accolade placed upon him. Watching his sides meant it really was a "beautiful game". The man was a true genius and in my opinion only Shankly can be mentioned in the same breath. What Ferguson has achieved at United is magnificent but just does not compare to the acts of the great one. So come on Mr Blair, if you do nothing else for the country, then at least put a smile on the face of football & do the decent thing by making Mr Clough Sir Brian!" Wil Sampson, Leicester.

"Who in their right mind could argue that he isn't up there with the greats? In many people's opinions, including his own(!), Brian Clough is a football genius. In my opinion as a Forest fan, and in that of my Derby supporting workmate, he is the greatest ever. Forest and Derby, two unfashionable clubs, little money and one great leader. If Shankly and Ferguson were thought to be worth a knighthood, then stand up Sir Brian."  James Crosby, Forest fan.

"Nobody has done more than this man to promote the image of football and fairplay as well as the image of English football abroad. For this reason alone a knighthood is most definitely warranted."  Richard Armstrong, Lincoln. 

"It's nice to see such a great campaign for one of football's most gifted and charismatic managers. Clough's feat at Forest will never be matched again. He's an absolute legend and fully deserves a knighthood. I bow to Sir Brian Clough, an inspirational figure in the world of football."  Ben Savage. 

"I think Mr Clough should be made a Sir as soon as possible. One of the reasons for this is the fact he was never England coach. Can you imagine the team he would have built?"  David McQueen, Forest fan, Totonto. 

"Brian Clough took over an average second division side and turned them into double European champions, a feat that surely outshines that of Sir Alex Ferguson who had far greater resources to work with. He has also contributed as much to football within England, and English football within Europe, as anyone and deserves to be recognised for it."  Mark Herring. 

"Having moved to Australia in 1999 I was fortunate enough to have been a Forest season ticket holder from 1987. I would like to pledge my support for Brian Clough to become Sir Brian. This would be a fitting title for a man who is, and always will be, a legend in the United Kingdom and around the world, but especially with those of us from Nottingham." Andrew Wright, Australia. 

"I would like to add my support. This man did more to progress English football during the 70's than anyone else, and is at least as deserving, if not more so, than Sir Alex Ferguson. He is, and always will be, a god in my eyes." Mark Allen, Derby County season ticket holder. 

"I am an Englishman living in Australia. But word of such a worthy proposed knighthood travels fast and far. I have followed Forest for thirty years. There could never be a more worthy recipient of this award. It would be a truly great honour to a mountain of a man, and the best footballing brain our country has seen. Perhaps it would also replace some of Brian's regret at never being awarded the England manager's position. Hats off to Brian."  Andrew E. Dryden, Australia. 

"He's a football genius. Do the right thing by him, please!"  Nick Hall, Sydney, Australia. 

"Cloughie should get a knighthood as soon as possible. I believe this more than most. I wrote a thesis on Nottingham Forest for my degree at Humberside University, which can now be found at the Institute of Football Studies in Preston. I have followed them since 1977 and met Mr Clough in 1992 before a pre-season friendly. It was a pleasure. Good luck with the campaign." Neale Callender, Ilkeston, Derbyshire.  

"I fully support the campaign to obtain a knighthood for the legend that is Brian Clough. I grew up during the time that Mr Clough was manager of Derby County and can remember being overwhelmed by the manner in which that team played football. For me, it was a revelation and I can remember thinking this is how football should be played. Even now, thirty years later, when I think back to those times that feeling returns. It is the measure of the man that he can influence people in this manner."  Paul Cosford, Derby County supporter.

"I cannot think of anyone more deserving of a knighthood than Mr Clough. A fine example in everything he did. Respected by even the players who didn't like him."  Simon Wharton.

"It is a disgrace that Brian hasn't been knighted yet. He should be knighted before it is too late!"  Hannah Dexter. 

"If dour Fergie can get a knighthood, then it is vital Clough is awarded one. He gave more smiles to the whole of England than almost anyone else." Robert Campbell, Australia.  

"Brian Clough proved that you do not have to have lots of money to buy success. He did it with his knowledge of the game and his man management skills, which is more than you can say about some people who have been knighted. His knighthood is long over due." Gerald Marchment, Worcester.

"Dear Cloughie, I have been a life long Rams supporter since 1957 and can honestly say that your years at Derby have given me the greatest pleasure in football. Looking back, your involvement in football and the European Cup has been one of the most outstanding in the country. I sincerely hope that you get your knighthood."  John Rimington, Denmark. 

"Growing up as a Liverpool fan in the late Eighties and early Nineties, the only other team I had a huge amount of  respect for was Nottingham Forest. The passion he gave the team and the game was awe inspiring. He should have been Bobby Robson's successor in 1990 and deserves to be honoured."  Wayne Stokes.  

"He was the greatest manager by far. He took has-beens and made them world-beaters. He put pride into English football. For what he attained, this man should be made a Lord."  Kevan Hough, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire. 

"A knighthood for Brian is long overdue. His success speaks volumes." Peter J. Baldwin, Hong Kong.

"There is no doubt that this man should have been knighted for incredible services to football a long time ago." Brian D. Forbes, University of Edinburgh.

"Knight the man. He's one in a million. Better than Ferguson by a mile."  Dan Harding, Nottingham.

"If he doesn't get a knighthood, it will be the second great travesty in football. The first one was when he didn't get the England manager's job."  Steve Harris, Torquay United fan. 

"Knight the man now. It's already twenty years overdue."  Sarita and George Scott, Northamptonshire. 

"Not only did Cloughie get me interested in football in the first place but he got me following Nottingham Forest. I have watched Cloughie's own brand of poetry in motion many times. I now live in the States but hope that this vote travels the 6,000 miles between us and joins the many others supporting Brian's knighthood. Quite simply, he is a national treasure, a gem, a one of a kind and should be honoured as such. The TOP man deserves the TOP honour." Mark Turner.

"I am fully behind the campaign to knight Brian Clough.  He still is a unique manager whose achievements should and need to be recognised for what they were." Adrian Marchment, Frome,
Somerset. 

"His teams were exciting, successful, sporting and nationally popular. A knighthood would be lovely."  Pete King, Durham.

"Brian Clough deserves a knighthood for his achievements in the great game of football. He brought success to unfashionable clubs, making them a power in Europe. He also ensured that his teams played purist football and that his players conducted themselves in a professional manner. Though I now live in Wales I am a Nottingham man, a Forest supporter for over fifty years. I have never been prouder of 'my' team than in the Brian Clough days. Men of his calibre do not come along very often, and they deserve recognition. Arise Sir Brian!"  Roy Harris, Cardiff.

"Brian Clough didn't change my life, he MADE my life. The pure genius of Peter Taylor and Brian's team work and the lack of financial resources compared to today's clubs shows the enormous talent inherent in the greatest of football managers. Looking at his record as a player, his goals to games ratio almost guarantees the knighthood on its own. Brian Clough for President!" Michael Rose, Leeds.

"I must add my support for the knighthood, although I believe he should take his rightful place in the Upper House because it needs a straight talking guy there."  Fred Marris, Scunthorpe.

"I am a born and bred Mancunian, (Red, of course!). Why Mr Clough was not asked to be manager of England years ago I'll never know. Actually I do. Because he's not a 'yes man'. He's his own man and a genius of the game who speaks his mind."  Leon Oxley, Washington DC, United States.

"There's no argument that the man deserves a knighthood. Nobody has or will come close to achieving what he did in the game. It was a travesty he never got the England job, make sure he doesn't miss out again."  Nigel Owen, Glasgow Ram.

"I'd like to add my support. Not only was his Forest team incredibly successful, but they played football the way it should be played. Also, there was never really any dissent shown by the Forest players, that's not something you could say of Sir Alex Ferguson's team." Dean Smith, Spalding, Lincolnshire.

"I met Cloughie at a schoolboy football tournament and he was fantastic. A lasting memory. He has done so much for footy in England and no one deserves this award more." Carl Redman via readytogo.net

"Brian Clough was the best manager England has seen, and deserves to be knighted more than anyone. I wish you good luck with your campaign." Oyvind Marcussen, Oslo, Norway.

"This man has brought more joy and entertainment to my life than anyone else and he will be my Number One hero until the day I die. The only argument for Clough not to have a knighthood is that he is far too deserving of this honour. Forget the knighthood and let's overthrow the monarchy and install Brain Clough as the new King of England."  Craig Cooper. 

"He ranks alongside the very best of managers, including Sir Alex Ferguson, Sir Matt Busby etc. His ability to produce great teams from minimal resources is unrivalled. I'd love to see him honoured in this way. It is definitely long overdue. This would be the capping-off of a brilliant career of the best respected manager ever in British football!"  Darren L. O'Brien, Aukland, New Zealand. 

"It is such a shame that this country has not officially recognised the outstanding contribution that Mr Clough has made to the national game. I strongly feel that he should be given a knighthood as public recognition for a truly unique man and his amazing achievements. Please, please, please don't let this be another person who is only ever talked about fondly by the establishment when he has passed away. Let him know now that his superb achievements and his wonderful philosophy and brand of football have been an inspiration to millions worldwide."  Glenn Haigh, York.

"Totally agree with the idea of a knighthood. Who else could have taken two small provincial clubs out of the old Second Division to win the league title with few resources? He is only one of three managers to win the league title with two different clubs, one of whom, Dalglish, did so with huge cheque book buys. How many managers have won the European Cup twice in consecutive years - certainly not Sir Alex Ferguson. This is an honour long overdue."  Dave Williams (Forest supporter) and sons Andrew and Michael (Derby supporters).  

"I remember Cloughie's last league game at home. The entire ground was on its feet, with a wonderful ovation from the Sheffield United fans. I sincerely hope he is knighted soon. It seems the people in power have made a point of ignoring Brian throughout his career - ignoring him or fearing him."  Neal Cresswell, Toronto, Canada.

"What Brian Clough did for club football in the Seventies and Eighties has never been surpassed by any football manager in this country. That includes Ferguson, Shankly and Paisley. Give this talented, gifted young man the knighthood he richly deserves for his endeavors and sheer success as an English football manager."  Allan McKever, Newcastle upon Tyne. 

"Although I am only fifteen, I understand why he is such a legend. I am a season ticket holder at Sunderland and travel from Worcester. I was fortunate enough to meet Brian and Burton Albion about a year ago. From seeing old videos of when he was the gaffer at Forest, the man hasn't changed. Cloughie for knighthood!"  James Earl, via readytogo.net.

"I believe that Cloughie being made a knight would give immense pleasure to the world of football. Surely his credentials are as good, if not better, than most in football. His success as a manager was unparallelled and his humour unmatched. Please don't allow his outspoken image to reflect upon this decision. Cloughie is the peoples' choice, not so much one of the establishment. But without his vocal input, football would never have been the same."  Christian S. Olver, Sunderland fan.  

"The guy is simply a legend, one of a kind. No other manager has ever, or will ever, achieve the levels of success that he enjoyed at a small club without financial backing. It isn't just Forest and Derby supporters who would like to see the man given the honour he deserves. I'm sure the whole nation would support the move."  Justin Moody.  

"To not recognise his outstanding achievements with a small club amounts to nothing but jealousy. I cannot stress enough the pleasure he has given me and many other fans following Forest from 1977 to his retirement. He allowed us to see and taste what we never thought we could, even in our wildest dreams. So come on those who have the power. Don't inform him he is to be knighted, bloomin' well beg him to be one!"  Tony Beastall, lifelong fan of Forest and The Man.

"I believe that a knighthood would be a just and appropriate recognition of Brian Clough's achievements. It would also be a mark of the recognition for the esteem in which he is held by many football supporters throughout the country."  Graham Parker, via readytogo.net.

"I cannot think of any man in his field more deserving of the award. His achievements and his unique but dignified approach have brought pleasure to the nation."  Alexander Willis, London. 

"Mr Clough should receive a knighthood for his fabulous achievements at the City Ground, in taking us to back-to-back wins in the European Cup." Stuart Norton, Nottingham.   

"Cloughie took Forest to Europe and won the cup twice with limited resources. Ferguson has all the resources in the world and won it once. Clough put Nottingham on the map and it is now a thriving city. He deserves to be knighted for that."  Oliver Compton. 

"Isn't it about time this great footballing legend was knighted? I think so. Following a magical playing career, sadly curtailed by injury, Cloughie was a manager who had beliefs and opinions, which no doubt stopped him getting the prized England job. The 'Honours List' is supposed to be the choice of the people. Well, my choice is 'Sir' Brian Clough, an Englishman and a man of honour. So, Mr Blair, you call yourself a man of the people. The people demand. Brian deserves a knighthood."  Mike Hodgson, via readytogo.net.   

"Without doubt, he's the greatest manager this country has ever seen. It was only a pity the FA were never bold enough to appoint him to the England manager's role, as I'm sure the national game would be in a much better state than it is now. If anyone deserves a knighthood, Brian Clough does."  Peter Brown, London. 

"Surely, it's no more than he deserves. How many British managers have won league titles with two clubs and won the European Cup? The man is an ambassador for the sport, and it's time he was acknowledged."  Nick Doan, Tokyo, Japan. 

"I totally agree that Brian Clough should be knighted, to give recognition to everything he achieved in his career and to remind the modern game, great though it is, that it so blatantly lacks anyone of the character he was and still is."  Peter Hughes, West Ham Utd fan.

"Cloughie won two European Cups and turned two mediocre clubs into champions. Fergie turned one already good club into European champions and gets knighted. Who do you think deserves it more?"  Matthew Farrell. 

"Clough is the greatest manager of all time and could still do better than the new England boss. Clough should be knighted."  Chris King, Nottingham. 

"The greatest man-manager and team manager this country has seen. Winning in style and with teams who could play good football and not kick others to cripple them. A true legend. Ha'way the Lads and Ha'way Sir BHC."  Jaz Cork, via readytogo.net. 

"Unfortunately I am too young to have seen him play, but his record as both a player and a manager speaks for itself. If Alex Ferguson can be knighted for winning one European Cup with a club the size of Man Utd, then why not Brian for winning two with a 'small town' team like Forest? Continued injustice, in my opinion."  Bryan Forster, via readytogo.net. 

"Brian Clough has achieved as much as anybody ever has in the game of football. Not only that, but in a truly sporting manner. Do the long overdue, and knight a sporting genius!"  Peter Studden. 

"Brian worked the magic like no-one else. His true fans know his real worth as a footballing genius. Perhaps it is time for the rest of the world to acknowledge him by providing him with the worthy honour of a knighthood."  Barry Cleasby. 

"He should be Sir Brian Clough. It's as simple as that."  Samantha Felton, Southampton.

"I fully support the campaign to get Brian a knighthood. He achieved some incredible things in his time and was a real character. Good luck to you."  Alistair Millar, Rome, Italy.  

"No excuses, knight him now! Growing up as a Forest fan in Coventry, I was always proud of the football played by Brian's teams. This reward for service to the national sport is not only long overdue, but it will be a travesty if this continues to be the case. Brian embodies everything that was, and still is, great about the world's greatest sport."  Ainsley C. Ward. 

"It is a disgrace that Brian Clough has not been knighted. Clough is and always will be the greatest manager of all time."  Michael Bradley, Nottingham. 

"I have nothing but praise for the man and fully support this tribute. Born in 1982 in Nottingham, I watched Forest during the Cloughie era and was a season ticket holder. The magic he brought to the club, in the same way that Peter Reid has to Sunderland, was remarkable. Fondest memories of the man in the green sweater were numerous trips to Wembley, where his tactics shone through."  Oliver Thompson, via readytogo.net.

"Cloughie should be knighted. He was a brilliant manager who gained the respect of practically everyone who came into contact with him. We can only dream about what could have happened if he had become England manager. He is also immensely patriotic and gave his all for this country."  Alison Dobbs.

"A knighthood for Cloughie would be fully deserved. His achievements were fantastic. But for me, the extra admiration and respect for the man comes from the way his teams conducted themselves on and off the pitch. Cloughie was controversial at times, but his players never argued with officials, were never unfair or dirty on the pitch and, ofcourse, always produced entertaining football as well."  Duncan Mills. 

"I have been an Arsenal fan all my life. Having started going to Highbury in the Seventies, I was - like everyone else - fully aware of the presence of that man, Brian Clough. Although I have many memories of football then, I look back on those years and always seem to think of Cloughie. I can't think of another character from that era whose words are still quoted today. Despite his comments on 'foreigners' at Arsenal, I gladly wish you all the very best and support your campaign."  Mathew Major. 

"As a lifelong Forest fan, Mr Brian Clough gave me some unbelievable memories. The man, as the saying goes, was an absolute football genius. He deserves a knighthood more than any other football person I can think of. Thank you, Mr Clough."  Paul Buttery, North Yorkshire. 

"I am a Middlesbrough fan in my mid-forties and unfortunately never saw Cloughie play. But as a football fan through the Seventies and Eighties I had the greatest admiration for him as a manager. There were some great managers around at that time, but Cloughie stands out from the crowd. I would like to add my backing to the campaign to have him knighted. Long live Sir Cloughie."  Mike Kennedy, Stockton-on-Tees.  

"His contribution to our domestic game was so mammoth that he should have received a knighthood years ago. I whole-heartedly support the campaign for this long overdue award (personally I think the man sould be canonized)."  Mark Cartledge. 

"Perhaps the greatest manager of all time, with two European titles and a record breaking unbeaten run for Forest. Surely Brian should now finally be Sir Brian."  Ashif Kapadia.  

"Brian is a magnet for affection throughout the footballing world. His achievements mean he is undoubtedly one of the best managers of all time. His lively character made him a lovable genius to players and supporters alike. In my mind, I knighted Brian years ago - that it's not yet official is almost criminal."  Peter Leavy, Burnham (QPR fan). 

"A great manager, a great character, a great man. Sir Brian Clough, please."  Luke Allen, Nottingham. 

"As a lifelong Forest fan, I feel it's an insult for Cloughie not to have been knighted. Let's hope the Queen gets her act together soon." Paul Moskwa, Nottingham.

"Cloughie should have been knighted. He made many a Saturday afternoon a magic experience down at the City Ground, as well as all over the country when Forest played away. I looked forward to five to three to see him walk out and applaud us in the Trent End when we chanted his name (causing much amusement when he got confused between the 'Brian Laws' and 'Brian Clough' chant!). I do miss him now. There is no-one in the game who produces the same presence and we're much the poorer for that."  Will Mather, West Bridgford, Nottingham. 

"The best manager the English national team never had. Measured in terms of European Cup success: Sir Alex Ferguson 1, SIR Brian Clough 2. Quite simply, the best manager."  Ian Renton, via readytogo.net 

"Mr Clough took Forest from nowhere to over 15 years of success with many fantastic achievements. With the resources he had, there is no other equivalent manager. There was a wonderful moment when, as guests at a match, we were able to introduce a disabled friend to meet him. He spent time with our friend and hugged him. He spontaneously arranged for the Forest goalie to take him out to take penalties at the Trent End. This memory will never leave our friend or his family. All this was just an hour before his team were due to play. Please knight him and give him the status he deserves."  Kevin Brennan, via readytogo.net 

"It is unbelievable that Brian Clough has once again been neglected in the New Year's Honours List. At least half of those who got awards didn't really deserve them, and they would probably be the first to admit it. These accolades cannot be merely based on one-off achievement. Let us hope that the powers-that-be come to their senses next time. Thank you for creating such an interesting website and keep up the momentum towards a knighthood for the greatest manager of the last century."  Tony Glover, Scunthorpe. 

"In my opinion, after Alex Ferguson got a 'K', it would be a severe insult to Brian, the city of Nottingham and Nottingham Forest Football Club not to grant at least the same honour to Brian Clough. Brian demonstrated his football management abilities with two different clubs, taking them both to heights they had not achieved before or since. Doing this once (as Ferguson has) could be considered good fortune, to do it twice cannot. If Ferguson deserves it for his achievements, then Brian definitely does for his."  Paul Northover, British citizen resident in Germany and life-long Forest fan. 

"The man is a legend. In his days as a Sunderland player he never got the recognition he truly deserved. A handful of England caps was scant reward for surely the most lethal striker ever. In his days as a manager, he was also shunned by the powers-that-be. It's time to undo all the wrongs. Give the man what is rightly his."  Paul Riddell, via readytogo.net

"There's only one Old Big 'Ead and no-one will come close. Just as his appalling treatment by the FA precluded him from being the best ever England manager, it doesn't surprise me that the establishment haven't made him a knight but have fawned over the likes of Ferguson. Long live Cloughie."  Sam Rose, Leeds. 

"Brian Clough is peerless in football management. For some reason, his accomplishments have never been given their due. He achieved what no other English club manager has, or ever will, achieve. Recognition is overdue."  Steve Bridges, Stoke supporter. 

"The best idea anyone has had. A knighthood for a true gentleman."  Jack, North Wales.

"Long overdue - Cloughie was and still is the man!"  John Hunter, via readytogo.net

"Brian Clough is just as deserving of a knighthood as Alex Ferguson has been for Manchester United. Mr Clough's contribution to British football, both as a player and a manager, has been exemplary, and only equalled or surpassed by very few people in modern day football. Surely there cannot be a more deserving case for a knighthood than Mr Clough, based on his achievements both in British and in European competitions."  Jim Kerr, via readytogo.net 

"The greatest manager of all time should definitely be knighted. Alex Ferguson got one for so much less than Old Big 'Ead's achievements. Knight him now!" Alex and Adam Gray, Nottingham.

"If people are to receive recognition for services to the community, Brian Clough should receive a knighthood for all his work for the City of Nottingham and many charities, as well as what he did for the footballing communities of Derby and Nottingham Forest."  Andy Scott, Newark, Notts. 

"There is no one man in football history that deserves a knighthood more than Brian Clough. He is and will always remain the greatest manager ever. You can't even rank Alex Ferguson in the same bracket. Ferguson has had an endless supply of money and time, Cloughie did it twice at two different, unfashionable clubs on a shoe string budget after barely two years at each club. I will never forget the last day against Sheffield United when we went down, and a couple of thousand United fans sang 'Brian Clough's a football genius.' It's about time he walked across the Thames on his way to see the Queen."  Alexander Walker, Bourges, France.

"I was at Roker Park when he broke his leg in 1962 and as a Mackem he is still the big box office draw. Winning trophies is one thing. Getting mediocre players to perform like world stars without kicking lumps out of the opposition and being Number One in the Fair Play League is something else. Let's play fair to BHC and say, Arise Sir Brian."  Jaz Cork. 

"As a Forest fan, I think Brian Clough thoroughly deserves a knighthood for his services, there may never be a manager like him again."  Noel O'Toole. 

"You could make a case for Cloughie being the greatest manager of all time and I think that says it all. He gave so much to Forest and to the national game as a whole and a knighthood would be the recognition that he so richly deserves."  Rob Webb.  

"For what this young man has contributed to football and to Nottingham Forest, I think a knighthood is well deserved and long overdue."  Dan Reid.

"I am neither a Forest nor Derby supporter. However, the idea of knighting Brian Clough is one of the best in a long time. Not only for his amazing success as a football manager. His determination of character, strong leadership and enjoyable sense of humour make Brian Clough a great English character who deserves to be noted accordingly as a Peer of our Nation."  John Bryant, Sydney, Australia.  

"I would like to lend my support to the campaign to have Mr Clough knighted. His example (and that of his teams) unfortunately may be forgotten in this era of big money players and stock market managers."  Paul Chamberlain, Ottawa, Canada. 

"He should be knighted. Absolutely a pillar of football in England."  Colin Klein. 

"This man, more than most, inspired the whole of the East Midlands, if not the whole country. Even if a little controversial, he remains one of the most colourful characters of the Seventies and Eighties. If Alex Ferguson deserves a knighthood for taking the biggest club in Europe to the top, then we should probably make Mr Clough the King!"  Craig Mason. 

"I would like to add my support for the 'knight Brian Clough' campaign. As a footballer, a manager, a British ambassador and a political theorist, his contribution to this country is unrivalled."  Andrew McCargow.  

"Greetings from sunny Cyprus (Nicosia). As a Londoner (Spurs supporter), I left the UK in 1979 to seek greener pastures. Always thought Cloughie made more sense than any politician ever did. Should have been made PM, or at least a Lord. Good luck with the campaign."  Captain Andrew Antoni, Eurocypria Airlines.

"If the FA had been brave enough in the 1970's and appointed Cloughie as England manager, we would have won the World Cup again. He was a success right through his football career and failure was never an option. It is too late for the England job now, but to make him Sir Brian Clough would be tremendous. Even if we are still left to say, 'if only Brian Clough...etc'."  Colin Humphrey, via readytogo.net. 

"For the 125 members of Nottingham Forest Supporters Down Under, and the millions of Forest supporters throughout the world, Brian Clough represents for us the ultimate individual in football history. Many of us refer to Brian as 'God'. That is how important he is to us. I am sure I speak on behalf of every single Forest supporter in the world when I ask for Brian to be recognised in the general community of the Commonwealth, as we have done in the Nottingham Forest community for many years - a revered, treasured individual."  Todd Street, chairman of Nottingham Forest Supporters Down Under (Australian & New Zealand branch of official supporters club).

"If he had been manager of a big name club or a London club he would not have been overlooked for so long. Derby and Forest fans don't agree on much, but on this there is no argument. Two footballing rivals for over 100 years want our man to be known as Sir Brian NOW."  Paul Walker, Derby.

"The man is a legend. What more can you say? Both as a player and then as a manager, the man has proved himself. Obviously, his outspoken character let him down when it came to the England manager's job. But at least he wore his heart on his sleeve and didn't toe the line for the sake of his career. A man without pretence. After all is said and done though, and the guy deserves the honour, would he really want it?"  Winston O'Boogie, via readytogo.net. 

"Greetings from Toronto. It gives me great pleasure to put in my support for Brian Clough to be knighted. You truly deserve recognition for the dedication to the beautiful game. I hope you have found peace of mind since you left. Just to let you know, you are still fondly thought of, even in Canada where only the other day we were talking about you."  Mark and family.

"Congratulations. It's about time someone did something about getting Cloughie knighted. After all, if anyone deserves it, it's the legend himself."  Simon Wakeham. 

"I fully support the effort to secure a knighthood for Brian Clough. Though I have lived in the USA for 44 years, I have always followed English soccer. I was born in Mansfield and saw Forest play many times."  Alan Brailsford.

"If there is anybody in football that deserves this honour, it's Brian Clough. He is the best manager England never had!"  Francis Zimmer.

"I am writing to support the knighthood of Brian Clough. He ranks alongside the very best of managers, including Sir Alex Ferguson, Sir Matt Busby etc. His ability to produce great teams from minimal resources is unrivalled. I'd love to see him honoured in this way."  Rupert Keeley, Singapore.

"Brian must be knighted. He has given me more from football than anyone. When I saw he was being considered for a knighthood I was filled with so much happiness for this great footballing man. You must make sure it happens."  Mike Jones, Hong Kong. 

"About time that Brian was honoured in this way. He deserves to be knighted for his football genius both at management and playing levels. Well done, I hope it will be Sir Brian very soon."  Carol Driscoll, Croydon, Surrey. 

"The man is a genius. It is a national disgrace that the best football manager ever is not a sir." Dean Enderby, Bourne, Lincolnshire.

"Brian Clough was a unique football manager who put faith into his players' abilities and produced disciplined championship teams, making many unknown young players into big names of the football world. Also a solid family man in every way who stood no nonsense. A man whom thousands of ordinary people look-up to and admire for his fantastic achievements. Good luck with your campaign."  Peter Stanton, Cannock.   

"I have never been a Forest fan, but as a fan of English football, Cloughie is the best manager we never had...give him a knighthood now!"  Ian Harwood. 

"It was watching Forest in the Seventies that got me interested in football. If anyone deserves a knighthood, he does."  Phil Seignot, Newport.  

"It is a shame that we have had to wait so long for the nation to insist on Cloughie's knighthood. He should have been honoured while he was still doing a fantastic job at Forest. But I am sure he would have preferred the England job to a knighthood."  Malcolm Golding, Sheerness, Kent. 

"Clough achieved twice as much as Sir Alex Ferguson, and is twice the manager."  Tom Belton. 

"When I proposed to my girlfriend at the City Ground last year, both Brian Clough and David Platt spent time before a TV interview chatting and posing for photographs with us both. He also signed our photographs of the occasion with personal messages, making the occasion extra special. Whilst being an excellent football ambassador he also spends time with, and cares about, his fans."  Darren Nunn, York. 

"As a young boy living on the next street to the Clough family, I remember Brian very well. We played against each other in competing street teams on Clairville Common. It was Valley Road v Eden Road. I also remember that in our family you couldn't say a bad word against Brian Clough. My late mother was a cleaner at the school Brian attended and she had nothing but praise for the Head Boy of Marton Grove School. I left England in 1963 for Canada and USA but I kept-up on Cloughie's career. He certainly added a little Boro spice to the game, and the game is all the better for it. He may call himself 'big 'ead', but he wasn't really. Just full of confidence in his abilities. Why not a knighthood....he deserves one." Joe Appleby, Lookout Mountain, Georgia, USA.   

"The man is a genius. A manager that everyone would love to emulate in both footballing triumphs and caustic, hilarious soundbites. Style and substance personified. A knighthood is the least he deserves. Come on, your Maj! Do the right thing!" Stuart Thompson. 

"He was not only one of the greatest football mangers but a great character. When I lived in Derby I spoke to Brian on several occasions. He was always pleasant and never refused an autograph. He must be knighted now!"  Steve Eyre, Peterbrough.

"Mr Clough definitely deserves a knighthood, especially if Cliff Richard can get one. On meeting the Master Manager in Nottingham, a friend of mine said "Hello, Mr Clough, it's a pleasure to meet you." To which he replied: "It's a pleasure to meet you, young man, take your hands out of your pockets."  Simon Siegel.

"The man commanded more respect from his players, club supporters and his peers than almost any manager in living memory. Sir Matt, Sir Bill, Sir Alex, only one is missing: Sir Brian."  Gordon A. Richards.

"It's about time that a man who has given so much to football should get some recognition. Arise, Sir Brian Clough."  Graham, Nottingham.

"I'm sending this on behalf of my mother, who's 72 years of age and has lived in Nottingham all her life. She is not computer literate but took the trouble to write down the web address. She says "Knight Mr Clough. He deserves it a lot more than some of the b***ers who receive them." Excuse her French, but at 72 she expresses her views quite strongly these days. Please also add my vote, my husband's and daughter's. Brian Clough deserves a knighthood."  Helen Ledger, Newark, Notts.  

"The success of 'Sir' Alex Ferguson doesn't even come close to what Brian Clough achieved in the game. Mr Clough should have been knighted 20 years ago."  Steve Gushlow. 

"Having just looked at your excellent site, I can only agree with your campaign to have Mr Clough knighted. Quite frankly, it's a travesty that he has not yet been honoured in this way."  Richard Yorke, Derby County fan. 

"Major trophies for teams such as Derby and Forest is an awesome achievement and deserves to be recognised. A knighthood is only fitting."  Graham Richley, Sydney, Australia.

"It is criminal that we have had to wait this long before anyone has thought of knighting him. He is a footballing genius of the kind we shall never see again. Clough never had the millions Ferguson has, yet he won trophies galore."  Keith Hodson.

"Make him Sir Cloughie and then give him the England job!!!"  Lori Williams.

"If anyone deserves a knighthood for services to football, it has to be Brian. His goalscoring ability was uncanny. He was one of the greatest post war managers. Whatever ground he visits he always receives a standing ovation. We all at Middlesbrough love to see him when he comes home."  Mick Tucker, Cramlington, Northumberland.

"Brian Clough should have been knighted years ago. He took Forest who were a no-hope second division side and in the space of two seasons made them the best team in Europe and did this with very little money."  James Howatson, Sunderland.

"Cloughie won the European Cup twice with Forest in consecutive seasons. That puts him at least on a par with Ferguson in anyone's book."  Lee Allsop, Nottingham.

"Without doubt Cloughie should have a knighthood. It's more than criminal that he's been ignored for so long."  Anthony Wickson, West Ham fan.

"I wholeheartedly support your campaign to have Brian Clough knighted. The man represented everything that was great about football. He is to football what Einstein was to physics. A genius who is long overdue recognition of the highest order."  Scott Mountfield.

"I can't believe that you are suggesting that Brian Clough should be knighted. This would surely be small reward for him. He should be made King of the World or something."  Nick Lyon. 

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