The ex-official took on a consultancy role at Nottingham Forest, which led to much controversy.
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Clattenburg had a hand in Forest issuing several statements accusing referees and match officials of bias.
Clattenburg told Radio 5Live: "No (role was not a success), because if you look it caused more problems than it did good.
"There were certain things that we implemented within the club, certain ways to give a sporting edge to Nottingham Forest
“But there seemed to be a huge outcry from certain people, certain bodies, certain companies. It was just highlighted week in, week out."