Clough senior, 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.
9. England duty
Nigel Clough (right) poses for a picture with Chris Woods, Paul Gascoigne, Carlton Palmer, David Platt and John Barnes during an England training session on February 15, 1993. Clough had made his senior international debut on 23 May 1989 against Chile at the age of 23. He played 14 times at senior level but didn't score in that time. Photo: Getty Images
10. England B action
Nigel Clough is pictured here playing for England B during a match against Iceland at Wembley in 1991. He played his final match for the senior team against Germany on 19 June 1993. Photo: Shaun Botterill
11. Joining Liverpool
Clough joined Liverpool in Jul 1993 for £2.25m. He scored twice on his debut against Sheffield Wednesday on 14 August 1993. But he lost his first team place by Christmas after the breakthrough of an 18-year-old Robbie Fowler. Photo: Steve Morton
12. Liverpool debut
Nigel Clough scored twice on his debut as Liverpool beat Sheffield Wednesday on Anfield on August 14, 1993. But he struggled for a first team place when Robbie Fowler broke through. He left Liverpool for Manchester City in Jan 1996 and was relegated with the Maine Road club that year. Photo: Shaun Botterill