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Richard Forrester

Former Bristol City, Bristol Rovers and Burnley assistant manager dies age 77

Former Bristol City and Rovers assistant Clive Middlemass has died aged 77.

Middlemass was Terry Cooper's No2 at the Robins for five years from 1982 following the sacrifices of the Ashton Gate 8 who tore up their contracts to save the club.

The duo earned the Robins promotion from Division Four during the 1983-94 season, and also led the side to Wembley where the duo oversaw a Freight Rover Trophy win over Bolton Wanderers.

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