The former Irish U21 international centre-half/midfielder came through the ranks at Watford and his third loan saw him sign permanently for Colchester where he had injury problems. After a spell at Bristol Rovers, he became a club legend at Northampton Town, fans wearing wigs to mimic his long hair at the time, before joining Clough at Burton. Read the full story on JJ signing a long term deal for Stags HERE
Here are a selection of pictures of Joe-Joe O'Toole through the ages!
5. 2008
John-Joe O'Toole of Watford battles for the ball with Ben Watson of Crystal Palace - later of Forest - during the Coca-Cola Championship match between Watford and Crystal Palace at Vicarage Road on April 19, 2008.
Photo: Paul Gilham
6. 2013
Watford goalkeeper Jonathan Bond collects the ball under pressure from John-Joe O'Toole of Bristol Rovers during the Capital One Cup first round match between Bristol Rovers and Watford at the Memorial Stadium on August 6, 2013
Photo: Harry Engels
7. 2009
Simon Heslop of Mansfield Town looks to play the ball watched by John-Joe O'Toole of Northampton Town during the Sky Bet League Two match between Northampton Town and Mansfield Town at Sixfields on August 9, 2014
Photo: Pete Norton
8. 2015
Banners depicting John-Joe O'Toole of Northampton Town are seen on the unfinished East Stand during the Sky Bet League Two match between Northampton Town and Stevenage at Sixfields Stadium on October 24, 2015.
Photo: Pete Norton