Clough ready for Rams challenge

NEW Derby manager Nigel Clough is relishing a “tremendous challenge” after following in his father’s footsteps.

Clough, 42, signed a three-and-a-half-year deal with the Rams to become Paul Jewell‘s permanent replacement, leaving Blue Square Premier leaders Burton to take over at Pride Park.

His late father, Brian, managed the Rams between 1967 and 1973 – winning the league title in 1972 – and Clough junior admits the club has always meant a lot to him.