Judging by Birtles' noises, it looks like Clough wants the job, otherwise his old pal Gaz wouldn't be spouting off in the NP.
http://www.nottinghampost.com/nigel-clough-would-bring-sense-of-harmony-to-nottingham-forest-says-reds-legend/story-30068267-detail/story.html
On paper he fits the bill...