Clough took his first managerial job at Hartlepool United, beginning a successful partnership with Peter Taylor.

Clough and Taylor moved to Derby County, leading the team to promotion and eventually the First Division title.

Derby County reached the semi-finals of the European Cup under Clough's management.

Clough had a brief tenure at Leeds United, lasting only 44 days.

Clough joined Nottingham Forest, where he would achieve his greatest successes, including two European Cup wins.

Forest were promoted to the First Division under Clough's management.

Forest won two consecutive League Cups under Clough.

Forest won two consecutive European Cups under Clough.

Clough won two more League Cups with Forest and reached the FA Cup final in 1991.

Clough retired from football after Forest's relegation from the Premier League.