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    Derby confirm Clough appointment as boss

    By Soccernet staff

    Monday, January 5, 2009

    Nigel Clough is relishing a ''tremendous challenge'' after agreeing a three-and-a-half-year deal to become the new manager of Derby County, the club where his late father Brian enjoyed great success in an illustrious managerial career. Brian Clough took the Rams from the old Second Division to become champions of England and European Cup semi-finalists during his spell in charge between 1967 and 1973. Nigel Clough, who had been heavily tipped to succeed Paul Jewell who resigned last week, ...

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