And he is held up as a legend as many. A truly flawed character whose alcoholism, alleged homophobia and intolerance of those who failed to agree with "Clough's Way" really damage his reputation.
An immensely successful and charismatic figure who, unfortunately, with the passing of time has become risible to some, a financially suspect chancer to others.
England Manager? Well only if he'd kissed the arses at the right time. A bit like Redknapp, really (we'll say nothing of the financial parallels shall we?).