Charlie Clough Explained

Charlie Clough
Fullname:Charles David Clough[1]
Birth Date:4 September 1990[2]
Birth Place:Taunton, England
Position:Centre-back
Currentclub:Chonburi (on loan from Port)
Youthyears1:2006
Youthclubs1:Bristol Academy of Sport
Years1:2007–2012
Caps1:3
Goals1:0
Years2:2008
Clubs2:→ Mangotsfield United (loan)
Caps2:10
Goals2:0
Years3:2009
Clubs3:→ Chippenham Town (loan)
Caps3:10
Goals3:0
Years4:2010
Clubs4:→ Newport County (loan)
Caps4:2
Goals4:0
Years5:2011
Clubs5:→ Weymouth (loan)
Caps5:5
Goals5:1
Years6:2011
Clubs6:→ Bath City (loan)
Caps6:11
Goals6:2
Years7:2011
Clubs7:→ Bath City (loan)
Caps7:12
Goals7:1
Years8:2012
Clubs8:→ AFC Telford United (loan)
Caps8:0
Goals8:0
Years9:2012–2013
Caps9:43
Goals9:10
Years10:2013–2015
Caps10:52
Goals10:7
Years11:2015–2017
Caps11:83
Goals11:7
Years12:2017–2018
Caps12:54
Goals12:1
Years13:2018
Caps13:22
Goals13:2
Years14:2019–2021
Caps14:29
Goals14:11
Years15:2021–2023
Caps15:40
Goals15:4
Years16:2023–
Caps16:17
Goals16:1
Years17:2024–
Clubs17:→ Chonburi (loan)
Caps17:1
Goals17:1
Club-Update:12 August 2024

Charles David Clough (born 4 September 1990) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Thai League 2 club Chonburi, on loan from Thai League 1 club Port.

Career

Bristol Rovers

Originally from Taunton in Somerset, Clough was admitted into the Bristol Rovers youth set-up, based at the Bristol Academy of Sport, and was promoted to the first-team squad in the summer of 2007. His Football League debut, aged 17, came in a League One match against Brighton & Hove Albion at the Memorial Stadium on 26 April 2008 as a substitute in the 68th minute.[3]

At the start of the 2008–09 season he was sent to Mangotsfield United on a month's loan to gain some first team experience, with the loan later extended into a second month.[4] In September 2010, he joined Newport County on a one-month loan.[5] In January 2011, he joined struggling Southern Premier League club Weymouth on a month-long loan.[6]

On 28 February 2011, he joined Bath City on an initial loan period of a month.[7] He made his debut for Bath City on 1 March 2011 in a 5–1 away defeat against Rushden & Diamonds.[8] He was recalled from his loan period on 28 April 2011 having scored two goals in eleven appearances.[9] He re-joined Bath on loan later that year, when they signed him in a month-long emergency deal.[10] In March 2012, he joined A.F.C. Telford United on loan.[11]

In December 2011, he was told he would be allowed to leave Bristol Rovers alongside teammate Ben Swallow.[12]

Dorchester Town

In the summer of 2012, Clough joined Dorchester Town, signing a permanent deal.[13] On 4 November 2012, he was a part of the Dorchester side that earned a shock 1–0 win over Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup first round.[14]

In April 2013, he was named the Dorset Echo Player of the Year at the club.[15] In September 2013, Dorchester 'reluctantly' agreed to a request from Clough to have him put on the transfer list.[16]

Sutton United

On 12 September 2013, he moved to Conference South league rivals Sutton United who paid an undisclosed fee for his signature.[17] He scored on 9 November 2013 in a 4–1 away defeat against Conference National Kidderminster Harriers in the first round of the FA Cup.[18]

He was made captain at Sutton United amid interest from clubs at a higher level.[19] During the 2013–14 season, he helped the club to the Conference South play-off semi-finals where they lost against Dover Athletic who would go on to win promotion to the Conference National.[20]

Forest Green Rovers

On 4 January 2015, it was confirmed he would be joining Conference National club Forest Green Rovers for an undisclosed fee.[21] He made his Forest Green debut on 17 January 2015, playing the full 90 minutes in a 2–1 away win against Braintree Town.[22] He scored his first goal for the club on 21 February 2015 in a 3–0 home win over former club AFC Telford United.[23] He helped Forest Green into the 2014–15 Conference National play-offs for the first time, playing in both legs of a semi-final defeat against former club Bristol Rovers.[24]

He scored his first goal of the 2015–16 season in stoppage time to earn Forest Green a 2–1 win over Macclesfield Town on 30 January 2016.[25] Later that season, he helped the club reach the 2015–16 National League play-off final at Wembley Stadium, and played the full 90 minutes in a game that ended in a 3–1 defeat to Grimsby Town.[26] It was confirmed the next day that he had agreed a contract extension to stay at the club.[27]

In November 2016, he signed a new contract with Forest Green, agreeing a deal until the summer of 2019.[28]

Barnet

On 23 January 2017, Clough signed for Barnet for an undisclosed fee.[29] He was released by Barnet at the end of the 2017–18 season.[30]

Return to Sutton

Clough re-joined Sutton for the 2018–19 season.[31]

DPMM

Clough left Sutton in December 2018 and joined Bruneian club DPMM for the 2019 season, joining up with his former manager at Forest Green, Adrian Pennock.[32] He scored his first goal for the Bruneian side in a 1–1 draw away to Young Lions FC on 7 August.[33] DPMM were crowned champions of the Singapore Premier League on his first season at the club.[34] Clough played a huge part in the title-winning campaign, his club claiming the joint-best defensive record of the league after 24 matches.[35] [36]

On 9 November 2020, Clough announced on his social media accounts that he has signed for a third year with DPMM FC.[37] With his team playing domestically for the 2021 season, he made his debut against BAKES FC on 27 June, scoring five goals in a 16–1 rout.[38] Clough left DPMM at the year's end.[39]

Nakhon Ratchasima

On 9 December 2021, Clough joined Thai League 1 side Nakhon Ratchasima.[40] On 16 April 2022, he scored his first league goal in a 1–0 win over Ratchaburi FC.[41] In an interview with the Somerset County Gazette, Clough is settling down and enjoying life in Thailand, saying his playing style suit the league.[42]

Port FC

On 30 May 2023, Clough moved to another Thai side, joining Port.[43] He scored his first goal for Port in a 0–4 away victory to Police Tero on 11 February 2024.[44]

In June 2024, Clough joined recently relegated Thai League 2 club Chonburi.[45]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionApps GoalsApps GoalsApps GoalsApps GoalsApps Goals
Bristol Rovers2007–08League One1000000010
2008–090000000000
2009–100000000000
2010–112000000020
2011–12League Two0000000000
Bristol Rovers total3000000030
Mangotsfield United (loan)2008–09[46] Southern Premier10000—00100
Chippenham Town (loan)2009–10Southern Premier10000—00100
Newport County (loan)2010–11Conference Premier2010—0030
Weymouth (loan)2010–11Southern Premier5100—0051
Bath City (loan)2010–11Conference Premier11200—00112
2011–12Conference Premier12120—00141
Bath City total23320—00253
Telford United (loan)2011–12[47] Conference Premier0000—0000
Dorchester Town2012–13[48] Conference South371031—2[49] 14212
2013–146000—0060
Dorchester Town total431031—214812
Sutton United2013–14Conference South30231—2[50] 0353
2014–1522500—10235
Sutton United total52731—30588
Forest Green Rovers2014–15Conference Premier19200—2[51] 0212
2015–16National League39120—4[52] 0441
2016–1725400—00254
Forest Green total83720—50907
Barnet2016–17League Two181000000181
2017–1836010202[53] 0410
Barnet total541102020591
Sutton United2018–19National League22230002[54] 0272
DPMM2019Singapore Premier League232510000283
20201100000011
2021Brunei Super League5800000058
DPMM FC total29115100003412
Nakhon Ratchasima2021–22Thai League 1121411000172
2022–23283420000315
Nakhon Ratchasima total404831000497
Port2023–24Thai League 117100101[55] 0191
Chonburi2024–25Thai League 21100000011
Career total394492864015144156

Honours

Brunei DPMM

2019

Individual

External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: Hugman. Barry J. . The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2008–09. Mainstream. 2008. 978-1-84596-324-8.
  2. Web site: Charlie Clough. 11v11.com . AFS Enterprises . 16 July 2018.
  3. Web site: Bristol Rovers 0–2 Brighton . BBC Sport . 26 April 2008.
  4. Web site: Mangotsfield United bid to snatch Collier . Bristol Post. 17 October 2008 . 8 February 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150923225434/http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/Mangotsfield-United-bid-snatch-Collier/story-11298181-detail/story.html . 23 September 2015 . dead .
  5. Web site: Clough set to bolster back four . South Wales Argus . 28 September 2010.
  6. News: Clough impressed by camaraderie . Dorset Echo . 19 February 2011.
  7. News: Bath City sign Bristol Rovers' Charlie Clough . BBC Sport. 28 February 2011. 28 April 2011.
  8. Web site: Rushden & D'mnds 5–1 Bath City . BBC Sport . 1 March 2011.
  9. News: Bristol Rovers bring back Charlie Clough from Bath City . BBC Sport. 28 April 2011. 28 April 2011.
  10. News: Bristol Rovers' Charlie Clough re-signs for Bath City . 9 September 2011 . 9 September 2011 . BBC Sport.
  11. News: Bristol Rovers' Charlie Clough joins AFC Telford on loan . BBC Sport . 9 March 2012.
  12. Web site: Bristol Rovers let Ben Swallow & Charlie Clough leave . BBC Sport . 15 December 2011.
  13. Web site: Magpies poised for a double signing . Dorset Echo . 13 August 2012.
  14. Web site: Dorchester 1–0 Plymouth Argyle . BBC Sport . 4 November 2012.
  15. Web site: Clough and Martin handed top awards as Dorchester celebrate . Dorset Echo . 30 April 2013.
  16. Web site: Club accepts Charlie Clough transfer request . Dorset Echo . 3 September 2013.
  17. Web site: Clough signs for Sutton . Dorset Echo . 12 September 2013.
  18. Web site: Perfect end to turbulent week as Kidderminster Harriers progress in FA Cup . Express & Star . 11 November 2013.
  19. Web site: Clough buys into the Sutton United plan for glory . Sutton Guardian . 22 August 2014.
  20. Web site: Sutton United promotion dreams dashed by the 10 men of Dover . Sutton Guardian . 6 May 2014.
  21. Web site: Forest Green sign Charlie Clough and Corby Moore . Gloucester Citizen . 4 January 2015 . 4 January 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150105043120/http://www.gloucestercitizen.co.uk/Forest-Green-sign-Charlie-Clough-Corby-Moore/story-25803591-detail/story.html . 5 January 2015 . dead .
  22. Web site: Braintree 1–2 Forest Green . BBC Sport . 17 January 2015 . 18 January 2015.
  23. Web site: Forest Green 3–0 AFC Telford United . BBC Sport . 21 February 2015 . 1 April 2015.
  24. Web site: Bristol Rovers 2–0 Forest Green . BBC Sport . 3 May 2015 . 4 May 2015.
  25. Web site: Forest Green 2–1 Macclesfield Town . BBC Sport . 30 January 2016 . 31 January 2016.
  26. Web site: Forest Green 1–3 Grimsby . BBC Sport . 15 May 2016.
  27. Web site: Darren Carter: Forest Green Rovers have 'unfinished business' in National League . BBC Sport . 16 May 2016.
  28. Web site: Defender targets League football after penning new deal with Forest Green Rovers . Gloucestershire Live . 30 November 2016 .
  29. Web site: Barnet sign Forest Green defender . BBC Sport . 23 January 2017 . 23 January 2017.
  30. Web site: John Akinde: Barnet put striker on transfer list after relegation to National League. 8 May 2018. 10 May 2018. BBC Sport.
  31. https://www.suttonunited.net/charlie-returns-to-the-lane/ Charlie returns to the Lane
  32. https://www.brusports.com/2018/12/16/pennock-checks-in-with-dpmm-fc/ Pennock checks in with DPMM FC
  33. Web site: DPMM FC miss chance to go seven points clear in title race. 8 August 2019. Borneo Bulletin. 8 August 2019.
  34. Web site: DPMM FC CELEBRATE SINGAPORE PREMIER LEAGUE TITLE AFTER EDGING CHEETAHS. 30 September 2019. BruSports News. 30 September 2019.
  35. Web site: League Table. 30 September 2019. Singapore Premier League. 30 September 2019.
  36. News: From Barnet to Brunei for ex-Forest Green Rovers and Bristol Rovers defender Charlie Clough. Gloucestershire Live. 20 September 2020. 8 February 2024.
  37. 1325731760697602048. cloughy03. Might as well make it 3 seasons... really happy to announce that I have signed for another season @officialdpmmfc… . 9 November 2020.
  38. Web site: DPMM FC stage grand return to action. 28 June 2021. Borneo Bulletin. 28 June 2021. 19 April 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220419030853/https://borneobulletin.com.bn/dpmm-fc-stage-grand-return-to-action/. dead.
  39. Web site: Clough ends three-year spell with DPMM FC. 2 December 2021. Borneo Bulletin. 3 December 2021.
  40. Web site: ยินดีต้อนรับ "ชาร์ลี คลัฟ. Facebook. 9 December 2021. 9 December 2021. Thai.
    News: OFFICIAL : แมวพันธ์ผู้ดี! โคราช เซ็น "ชาร์ลี คลัฟ" หลังยักษ์อังกฤษ. Goal.com. th. 9 December 2021. 8 February 2024.
  41. Web site: Former DPMM FC star Clough scores first league goal for Nakhon Ratchasima. 19 April 2022. Borneo Bulletin. 20 April 2022.
  42. Web site: Charlie Clough, from Taunton, is enjoying life in Thailand. Somerset County Gazette. 30 January 2022. 14 April 2022.
  43. News: OFFICIAL : เตรียมลุยACL! ท่าเรือ ประกาศคว้า "ทาร์เดลี-ชาร์ลี คลัฟ". Goal.com. th. 30 May 2023. 8 February 2024.
  44. Web site: Police Tero vs. Port - 11 February 2024 - Soccerway. Soccerway. 4 March 2024.
  45. cloughy03. Looking forward to the season @ChonFCOfficial. 1800026303313367093. 10 June 2024. 14 June 2024.
  46. http://www.aylesburyunitedfc.co.uk/players/charlie-clough#playingcareer Charlie Clough – Aylesbury United
  47. Web site: Telford Squad details 2011/12 . 12 July 2017.
  48. https://int.soccerway.com/players/charlie-clough/50846/ Charlie Clough – Soccerway
  49. Appearances in the FA Trophy
  50. Appearances in the Conference South play-offs
  51. Appearances in the Conference Premier play-offs
  52. Three appearances in the National League play-offs, one appearance in the FA Trophy
  53. Two appearances in the EFL Trophy
  54. One appearance in the Scottish Challenge Cup, one appearance in the FA Trophy
  55. Appearances in the AFC Champions League

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