Is Brian Clough A-List?
YesA
Yes — Brian Clough is an A-list celebrity, a household name with massive fame and influence.
Reached A-list in 1978
League Title with Forest
Lost A-list status in 1993
Dropped to B tier — Retires from Management
Ranking Timeline
1967C$0.01M
Takes Derby County Job
Begins his management career.
1972B▲$0.1M+$0.09000000000000001M
League Title with Derby
Derby wins the League Title.
1975B$0.2M+$0.1M
Moves to Nottingham Forest
Takes over as manager of Nottingham Forest.
1978A▲$0.5M+$0.3M
League Title with Forest
Leads Forest to the League Title.
1979A$1M+$0.5M
First European Cup
Forest wins the European Cup.
1980A$2M+$1M
Second European Cup
Forest wins another European Cup.
1993B▼$8M+$6M
Retires from Management
Retires after long and successful managerial career.
2026A▲$10M+$2M
Legendary Manager Remembered
Brian Clough remains one of England's greatest managers.
Last updated: February 25, 2026