Nigel Clough says his late dad Brian was haunted until his final days by his famous Nottingham Forest reign ending in relegation.
Derby boss Clough, 42, is preparing for an emotional night tomorrow when his improving Rams visit the City Ground for their FA Cup fourth round replay.
At stake is the little matter of a televised home tie against Manchester United.
Clough is guaranteed a warm reception after making 317 appearances for Forest as a striker from 1984-1993 during his father's spell at manager.
Brian, who died in September 2004, is a legend at Forest for winning the League in 1978 and then successive European Cups during his 18-year reign.
But he did preside over the club's relegation from the Premier League in 1993, which sparked his exit and his son's sale to Liverpool for £2.75million.
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And Clough junior admits his family's fond memories of Forest will always be tinged with sadness about the conclusion.
"I would say that was the one major regret - that he did leave there with a relegation," said Clough.
"It was for a regret for him especially because despite the 18 years and the number of people who came up to him and said 'it doesn't matter', he always felt that it did."
Clough has turned to England Under-21 boss Stuart Pearce for advice.
"But not this week," he said. "Stuart is Forest through and through."
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