Clough junior, of course, enjoyed a fine playing career, chalking up 324 appearances with Forest, 39 games each for Liverpool and Man City – winning 14 England caps in the process.
So, for those who don’t remember these days, here’s 14 great pictures from Clough’s playing days.
1. Small joy in big defeat
Nigel Clough celebrates scoring for Nottingham Forest at Chelsea in 1989. But it was a hollow goal with the Londonders going on to win 6-2. Photo: Simon Bruty
2. Nigel Clough v Spurs
Nigel Clough gets past Vinny Samways during a Division One match between Spurs and Nottingham Forest on January 15, 1989. Photo: Getty Images
3. Fresh-faced Clough
Nottingham Forest striker Nigel Clough is pictured before a pre season friendly between Shelbourne and Nottingham Forest on July 28, 1991 in Dublin. Photo: Shaun Botterill
4. Forest v Liverpool 1988
Nottingham Forest runs with the ball during his side's 2-1 win over Liverpool at the City Ground in 1988. Clough would go on to score 102 times for his beloved Forest. Photo: Russell Cheyne