It was released in 1987 for the Amiga,[1] Amstrad CPC,[2] Amstrad PCW,[3] Atari 8-bit computers,[4] Atari ST,[5] BBC Micro,[6] Commodore 16,[3] Plus/4,[7] Commodore 64,[8] MS-DOS,[3] Acorn Electron,[3] MSX,[9] and ZX Spectrum.

"[12] Your Commodore said: "Full marks must go to CDS software for their packaging of Brian Clough's Football Fortunes: the 'funny money', the cards, the board and the instructions all come together to make an excellent package – perhaps not family entertainment, but a great way to amuse your friends for an evening".

[14] Niels Reynolds for Apple User said: "The balance achieved is just right, making for a great family game – and no crowd trouble".

[17] Richard Bellis for Acorn User said: "Overall, Brian Clough's Football Fortunes is a game that is fun to play, with clear instructions, in a smart box.

[18] Computer Gamer said: "Even if you already own one of the many other simulations, this game has many differing challenges through its revolutionary presentation.