Son Begins Forest First Team Career
Nigel Clough begins establishing himself in Nottingham Forest's senior squad under his father Brian. The young forward gradually grows into an influential attacker for the club.
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Nigel Clough Biography and Timeline
Follow Nigel Clough through 6 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Nigel Clough, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1984–1993Years on this page
1984
1986
Growing First Team Attacking Importance
Nigel Clough becomes a more regular part of Nottingham Forest's attack under Brian Clough. His touch and vision offer a different kind of forward play to the club's earlier title-winning sides.
1988
Forest Forward Establishes Reputation
Nigel Clough plays a prominent creative role for Nottingham Forest during the 1987-88 season. His understanding with teammates helps maintain the side's challenge near the top of the First Division.
1989
League Cup Final Goals Against Luton
Nigel Clough scored twice for Nottingham Forest in the 1989 League Cup final against Luton Town. Forest's 3-1 Wembley victory brought the club another major domestic trophy.
1992
Forest Full Members Cup Success
Nigel Clough plays a significant attacking role in Nottingham Forest's successful Full Members' Cup campaign. The Wembley victory offers a late trophy for his father's side.
1993
Final Season Under Father at Forest
Nigel Clough completes the 1992-93 campaign under his father Brian as Nottingham Forest are relegated. Their long association ends when the manager retires and the forward later moves to Liverpool.
Records, sources and methodology
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