Burnley: 10 Things You Need To Know About Sean Dyche
3. He Talks Fondly Of Brian Clough
Hes at pains to say he picked up such a lot from many different managers. But the image of Brian Clough is never far away. Dyche was there at Nottingham from 16 to 19 but never played a first team game. He sees Clough as a powerful figure; that he made his demands clear to players and the players respected that. Clough expected certain standards of personal conduct and appearance. He recalls: I was very young, 16 through 19 before I left, so you have maximum respect for these people anyway. I wouldnt say you were scared of him, but he could unnerve you, no two ways about it. When he came down the corridor you stood to attention almost, not in the way of being in the army but youd just say morning boss and keep it pretty minimal and players would duck and dive out of his way. You normally got a warning sign when his dog Del Boy came down the corridor. As soon as Del Boy came down the corridor you knew the boss wasnt far behind. He always liked to be called boss not gaffer. To take a club like Nottingham Forest to two European Cups is quite incredible when you look back, especially when you look at whats going on in football now. They were good times; me and Woany reflect on it sometimes and tell a few stories about it. We enjoyed those times.
