Nigel Clough: Burton Albion boss rejects Nottingham Forest offer as he looks to beat Championship drop
Son of Forest legend was torn between clubs but has decided to stay put and see out campaign at the Pirelli Stadium
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NIGEL CLOUGH has rejected the chance to follow in his father’s footsteps and manage Nottingham Forest.
The Burton Albion boss looked set to take over at the City Ground following successful talks with Fawaz Al-Hasawi but has now decided to stay where he is.
Clough revealed last week that he was struggling to make a decision after leading Burton to their first-ever season in the Championship.
“Having started this historic season in the Championship, it is only right that we should stay and continue the job of trying to achieve the miracle of keeping Burton Albion in the Championship.
“Staying is the right thing to do.”
Burton chairman Ben Robinson added: “We are delighted that Nigel Clough has decided to continue the excellent job he has done at the club since re-joining us in December 2015.
“At that time we did agree that if Nottingham Forest made an approach for him, due to his association with the club, that we would allow both parties to talk.
“When an approach was made we gave Nigel the opportunity to talk to Nottingham Forest but now we are happy to report that he will be staying at the Pirelli Stadium.
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“Nigel and his backroom team have been fully focused on the job of keeping Burton Albion in the Championship.
“I have always said that the job was as difficult as a featherweight taking on a super heavyweight but I know Nigel, his backroom team and the players will give everything to keep Burton Albion in the Championship.”