Nigel Clough

[amberaleman]

He's just left Burton Albion to take his dad's old job at Derby County.

I've got mixed feelings about this.

He was at Burton for ten years, so has shown more loyalty to one club than most managers in the modern game. That's something I admire. I'm sure he had earlier opportunities to move into Football League management, but opted instead to build success gradually at non-League level.

On the other hand, the Brewers (love that nickname! ) are having their most successful season ever, being well clear at the top of the Blue Square Premier. It's a shame that NC has passed up the chance to take them into the League. Having done that, he could have moved to a bigger club with distinction and a major achievement behind him.

[bh]

Didn't know that till now AA. Silly boy, only the tin tack awaits. I imagine he's a God at Burton, like his old man was at Derby/Forest, but there's only one Brian Clough!! RIP best man not to have managed England, bar none!!!

[frankiegth]

I too would have loved to have seen NC take Burton into the league, but nothing in this game is guaranteed. So, given the Derby job is his drem appointment I can't blame him for taking the opportunity while it's there.

[Col ISIHAC.]

with you on that Frankie - would have been good to see him get Albion up - he's presided over slow but steady progress, which in terms of actual pedigree probably doesn't do to convince any doubters.

I could have sworn though that Clough junior stated once that he could never manage at either Derby or Forest, without there being unrealistic expectations based upon the old man's unquestionable, if quirky management techniques.
I wish him luck.

[frankiegth]

Clough junior will always have the spectre of his dad looking over his shoulder and there will always be comparisons made, unless of course he leavs footie altogether.