The Burton Albion boss’ dad Brian was a Sunderland player in the early 1960s.
Burton Albion manager Nigel Clough
Nigel Clough has emerged as a serious contender to become the next Sunderland manager, according to Sky Bet‘s latest odds.
The Burton Albion boss is 2/1 to succeed David Moyes at the Stadium of Light, behind only Derek McInnes [4/5] in the running.
Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes
And no other candidate is listed above 11/1 [Kevin Phillips], with recently available ex-Leeds United man Garry Monk the current fourth favourite at 14/1.
Clough, who led Burton to the Championship for the first time ever and kept them there, is the son of legendary boss Brian, who played for Sunderland in the early 1960s.
The Brian Clough statue in Nottingham
Clough Jr is no stranger to the second tier, though, having spent four years in charge of Derby County.
The 51-year-old later led Sheffield United to two domestic cup semi-finals despite being a League One side at the time.
Former Sheffield United manager Nigel Clough [right]
Aberdeen boss McInnes has led the way for the past few days, but told Talksport on Friday his immediate focus is on this weekend’s Scottish Cup final tie with Celtic.
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