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!
17. 2018
John-Joe O'Toole of Northampton Town is tackled by Kory Roberts of Walsall during the Sky Bet League One match between Walsall and Northampton Town at Banks' Stadium on April 28, 2018. Photo: Pete Norton
18. 2021
John-Joe O'Toole of Mansfield Town is tackled by Lucas De Bolle of Newcastle United during the Papa John's EFL Trophy Group match between Stags and Newcastle United U21s on November 09, 2021. Photo: Laurence Griffiths
19. 2019
John-Joe O'Toole of Northampton Town contests the ball with Mitchell Clark of Port Vale during the Sky Bet League Two match between Northampton Town and Port Vale at PTS Academy Stadium on March 30, 2019. Photo: Pete Norton
20. 2020
John-Joe O'Toole of Burton Albion in action during the FA Cup Third Round match between Burton Albion and former club Northampton Town at Pirelli Stadium on January 05, 2020. Photo: Pete Norton