Taylor’s judgement of players looks otherworldly, even in hindsight, but his understanding of Clough and ability to temper his more antagonistic traits was just as relevant. It ends on a poignant note. Taylor rejects the suggestion that he and Clough might ever work together again, but he softens at the prospect of reclaiming their friendship. “Life’s too short to say no to that…” The City Ground". www.thecityground.com. Archived from the original on 25 September 2018 . Retrieved 19 December 2017.

Barbara's Message;". brianclough.com. August 2010. Archived from the original on 18 September 2010 . Retrieved 1 August 2010. The two had spent most of the last decade drifting further and further apart. It remains one of the great tragedies of English football. Two men who achieved such extraordinary feats in tandem could not share their triumphs in a way which allowed them to bask together in the afterglow.Robbo: Clough, Taylor rift not my fault". Thisisderbyshire.co.uk. 7 October 2011. Archived from the original on 5 May 2013 . Retrieved 14 June 2012.

On 27 April 1972, less than two weeks before taking Derby to the league title, Clough and Taylor had briefly resigned for a few hours to manage Coventry City before changing their minds after Longson offered them more money.

They did not win another league match until mid-October, at which point they were bottom of the league. Forest spent most of the season bottom of the Premier League. Clough's final signing, striker Robert Rosario, arrived at the City Ground in March 1993, but failed to inspire a turnaround for his new club. Richard Williams: Nigel Clough, new manager of Derby County, keeps his message streamlined and simple". The Guardian. London. 10 January 2009 . Retrieved 11 July 2009.