The tour itself was both a footballing and public relations disaster and caused great damage to Plummer's career. Brian Clough, his Nottingham Forest manager at the time, was publicly critical of Plummer's naivety and relations did sour between them.
The ill-fated tour had far-reaching consequences for Plummer, both on and off the pitch. His manager, Brian Clough, was vocal about his disapproval of Plummer's inexperience, leading to a breakdown in their relationship.