Clough
Americannoun
noun
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Arthur Hugh. 1819–61, British poet, author of Amours de Voyage (1858) and Dipsychus (1865)
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Brian. 1935–2004, English footballer and manager
noun
Etymology
Origin of clough
Old English clōh
Example Sentences
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As well as fictional characters, Sheen has played former prime minister Blair, football legend Brian Clough, journalist David Frost, as well as comic actor Kenneth Williams and former Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? host Chris Tarrant.
From BBC
And the two-time former European champions, with a squad containing Stuart Pearce, Roy Keane, Steve Stone and Nigel Clough went down in legendary boss Brian Clough's final season in charge.
From BBC
However, extending their first European campaign since 1995-96 would also boost confidence at club that twice won the European Cup under Brian Clough.
From BBC
But extending their first European campaign since 1995-96 would be a notable feat for a club starved off continental success since the Brian Clough era.
From Barron's
John Robertson, who has died aged 72, was once described by legendary Nottingham Forest manager Brian Clough as "the Picasso of our game".
From BBC
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