In April, it was announced that Clough would retire at the end of the season. His 18-year managerial reign ultimately ended with relegation, which was confirmed after a 2–0 home defeat against fellow strugglers Sheffield United at the beginning of May. The final game of that season was away at Ipswich; Forest lost 2–1. Ironically his son Nigel scored the last goal of the Clough era. Relegation and the departure of Clough was followed by Keane's £3.75 million British record fee transfer to Manchester United.