Perhaps it was written in the stars for the current Mansfield Town manager having been the son of one of the game’s true icons.
Cloughie made it to the very top of the game as a playing, making 311 appearances for Forest and another 39 for Liverpool. That career also won 14 England caps between 1989 and 1993.
He ended his playing career with 227 games for Burton Albion over 10 seasons. before managing the Brewers for 11 seasons.
Here we look back on Cloughie’s proud career.
He ended his playing career with 227 games for Burton Albion over 10 seasons. before managing the Brewers for 11 seasons.