David Brent - Ricky Gervais' character in the hit series The Office failed to inspire most staff with his self-styled philosophy, music and gags. Most simply cringed in disbelief. Brian Clough - legendary Nottingham Forest guv'nor with management style likened to that of a dictator.

By Robin Turner MICHAEL SHEEN, rapidly winning himself a name as one of the film world's leading character actors, is about to don the personna of the late, selfopinionated football manager, Brian Clough.

By Baz Bamigboye MICHAEL SHEEN, who will begin filming director Tom Hooper's movie The Damned United, about Brian Clough's controversial 44 days as manager of Leeds United in 1974. Clough replaced Don Revie, a man he hated, at a club he loathed.