"Colin Shields portrays the real Brian Clough: the man away from the cameras" -- Nottingham Post.
 
"A fascinating account of life behind the scenes with Cloughie" -- brianclough.com.
 
 
A close friend of Brian Clough reveals in this book how the Master Manager dramatically changed his life and left him with memories he has cherished ever since. Colin Shields was one of the few people, besides the players, who Cloughie allowed to travel on the team bus.

"Getting to know Brian Clough made me feel like a football millionaire - he gave me opportunities and experiences I could only have dreamt about," says Colin, who was a trusted friend for more than twenty years.

He describes his memories, many for the first time, in a book which will benefit the Royal British Legion and the NSPCC, as well as this website. "Brian was kind, thoughtful and loyal," added Colin.
 
"We trusted each other implicitly. I consider myself very lucky to have become such a close friend of a man I regarded as a hero - and still do."

'Champagne Memories - How Brian Clough Changed My Life' adds many previously untold stories to the Clough legend - illustrating his unbounded generosity and intriguing unpredictability.
 
is a fascinating account of life with the Master Manager in which Colin recalls many poignant memories of their friendship.

From behind the scenes at TV appearances to carrying bags of laundry together while on holiday in Majorca, Colin has described for the first time how even the mundane became memorable in the company of the charismatic Clough.

'Champagne Memories' has been written with the help of author and website editor Marcus Alton, who has also written other successful books about Cloughie, raising money for charity. 
 
You can read more about Champagne Memories on the tribute website brianclough.com.