whaley bridge Ram Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 SAMS STORY Just like to no who has read the book,I took it to Spain with me Last week and couldn't put it down great read , it's good to hear His side of the Clough saga all though I new Sam we'll and he Used to take me sometimes to watch the rams I was surprised At wot really went on ,he gave BRIAN and Peter great support A must read for all rams fans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Been a long time in the making hasn't it? Was there a reason? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whaley bridge Ram Posted April 9, 2014 Author Share Posted April 9, 2014 I think the family just wanted to put SAMs side of the story Which is only right , I won't spoil it for any one but wot a great Guy he was for our club talk about love for a club ,and I don't Think his name is anywhere around pride park as I no of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 From up your way wasn't he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-JW- Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 I think Sam Rush is doing an excellent job. Didn't know he had a book out though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whaley bridge Ram Posted April 9, 2014 Author Share Posted April 9, 2014 Yes my dad worked for him ,as many did around here . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewetube Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 I would certainly be interested in his side of the story. I always thought of him as the villain of the piece, but I suppose there's two sides anorl that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G STAR RAM Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Quite ironic that a man named Sam ended both of the Cloughs reigns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG2Ram Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 I purchased a copy of the book just after Christmas, started reading it (I only got as far as Sam's early life), was distracted by other books and have not picked it up since. I'm away on holiday next week so I'll take it with me, finish reading it and let you know what I think. As a teenager growing up during those turbulent times I still to this day hold Sam Longson responsible for the fact that the Reg Dogs have two stars on their shirts and we have none and I'm afraid that SAM'S (side of the) STOREY is going to have be very good to persuade me otherwise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSox Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 I purchased a copy of the book just after Christmas, started reading it (I only got as far as Sam's early life), was distracted by other books and have not picked it up since. I'm away on holiday next week so I'll take it with me, finish reading it and let you know what I think. As a teenager growing up during those turbulent times I still to this day hold Sam Longson responsible for the fact that the Reg Dogs have two stars on their shirts and we have none and I'm afraid that SAM'S (side of the) STOREY is going to have be very good to persuade me otherwise! Nice Avatar you got there mate. Where did it come from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 I went to school in Buxton with Sam's nephew who was an absolutely top guy. A true sportsman. He reckoned Derby County was the only investment Sam made that he never made money on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whaley bridge Ram Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 NG2RAM I hope you enjoy your book and holiday lets see wot you think after You read the book , we all have opinions which is good ,I now Sam put a lot Of money in and I am sure he never asked for a penny back , he loved our club Just like us , I no wot you mean about the split but there are always two sides Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramblur Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 I was very much around at the time in question,and was as angry as anyone about Brian's departure.However,in the interest of balance (and much as it grieves me to say it),Brian wouldn't have been here in the first place without Sam's input,and we'd probably never have won 2 titles. It's a shame that a relationship which saw Sam regard Brian almost as a son should sour so much.I blame the other club chairmen and those wretched blazers,who all gave Sam a hard time,almost as much as I blame Sam (and maybe Brian could have curbed his outspoken instincts a little to ease the pressure on his chairman?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whaley bridge Ram Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 We'll put ramblur we were all gutted at the time none more so than Sam ,none of us new at the time Which way to turn it was that big of a thing , any way I think it's a must read for all rams fans it was A turning point in the clubs history . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeedsCityRam Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 I'll be interested to read this book too. Although I grew up being told Longson was the villain of the piece, it can't be denied that he gave Cloughie & Peter Taylor the platform to work their magic & backed them financially (breaking national transfer record for Nish etc) It must also have been difficult for Longson to deal with Cloughie as a TV personality in the early 70's - particularly with the FA & other club chairmen permanently on his case. A couple of folk here mention about our loss being Forest's gain - it would appear that Brian had curbed his TV work by the late 70's & maybe some of his bombastic nature had been blunted by his spells at Brighton & Leeds. He had a point to prove again. I suppose what I'm trying to say is that its difficult to compare Clough at Derby in 1973 with Clough at Forest in 1979 - no point torturing ourselves about the European Cups. You older guys have those memories & those 2 league titles to remember - feel sorry for us younger ones instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whaley bridge Ram Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 it's all in the book Leeds ram , sounds like I am on commission L O L Read enjoy then pass your thoughts . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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