Clough a 'unique figure': FA boss

Football Association chairman Geoff Thompson described Brian Clough’s death as “a great loss to the game“.

Mon, 20 Sep, 2004 - 16:45

Football Association chairman Geoff Thompson described Brian Clough’s death as “a great loss to the game“.

The legendary former Nottingham Forest manager died aged 69 this morning at Derby City Hospital.

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