Nigel Clough calls his long managerial tenure an indictment of modern football

Mansfield Town manager Nigel Clough is set to become the longest-serving boss at the club, surpassing Ian Greaves in active years and league matches. Having spent 16 years across two spells at Burton Albion and over six years at Mansfield, Clough is currently the second longest-serving manager across England's top four leagues. Despite his impressive endurance, Clough believes his staying power is not a special achievement. Instead, he views it as an indictment of the modern game, where managers across England's top four divisions now average less than a year in their jobs before being replaced.