ITS NOT THE BEST STATUE IN THE COUNTRY BUT ITS IN THE TOP ONE

Graham Allen, Member of Parliament for Nottingham North, and a born and raised Nottingham lad, today spoke of his delight at the unveiling of a new statue of the legendary Brian Clough in the city.

Mr Allen said, “My hometown of Nottingham has a fine sporting heritage, which includes former heavyweight boxing champion Bendigo, and of course the world’s greatest archer!  But what Brian Clough achieved was unique even in our city.”

“To take a team from the old second division and turn them into double European Cup Champions was a phenomenal achievement that invigorated and gave hope to our city, just as the worst excesses of Thatcherism were taking hold on the area.”

Graham added, “It proves just how well loved in Nottingham Brian Clough still is, that the statue has been funded entirely through donations from fans.”

Clough may have once said “don't send me flowers when I'm dead, send them to me now if you like me” but Graham is sure the time is right to build a fitting tribute in the city, which will become a monument everyone can enjoy.

The new Brian Clough statue