Nigel Clough has written his name in the Mansfield Town history books as the club’s longest-serving post-war manager, overtaking Ian Greaves’ previous record.

The well-respected manager has been instrumental for Stags’ success and this month, he celebrated his sixth year in charge.

Since Clough’s arrival in 2020, Mansfield Town have improved year after year and continued to hit significant landmark achievements, most notably their return to League One.

Last season marked their best league finish in almost 40 years and now, heavily backed by John and Carolyn Radford as ever, Clough is looking towards just how high he can take this Stags side.

Nigel Clough celebrates the teams victory in the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Burnley and Mansfield Town at Turf Moor on February 14, 2026 in Burnley, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

placeholder image — Nigel Clough celebrates the teams victory in the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Burnley and Mansfield Town at Turf Moor on February 14, 2026 in Burnley, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

“The quality we’ve brought in, if we can get it all on the pitch at the same time and clicking, you never know. It’s been a long six years and a lot of hard work but we’re going to try and keep building on it and see where we can go this season,” the gaffer recently reflected.

As Mansfield Town celebrate Clough’s historic managerial milestone, our reporters Georgia Goulding and Stephen Thirkill look back at his legacy and the impact he’s had on Stags over the last six years.

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