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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 Sports
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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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Sun is brilliant as Clough bringing to life the sharp tongued internal monologues and grandeur. Highly enjoyable but quite intense.

Stressful, Magnificent & scintillating.

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Watched the film many years ago and remains one of my all time favourites so wanted to do it it justice and listen to the original. John Simm is outstanding. His tempo and dynamism in his performance allows the listener to feel truly involved and appreciate the life of one of footballs greatest characters!

A brilliantly written book but Sims takes it to new heights

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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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This is fantastic - great performance of a brilliant story. If you’ve never read the book, you’re in for a treat. If you have, the Audible version adds another dynamic. 10/10 PS I wish they’d included the bits at the start and the end of the book, particular the part about Forest

Perfect audio version of one of my favourite books

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