The Stags supervisor has upgraded his crew during the shut season with attendants Nathan Diocesan and George Shelvey, protectors Ryan Burke and Elliott Hewitt and midfielders Ryan Stirk and, after a fruitful credit spell from Burton last season, Stephen Quinn among the fresh debuts.
Clough has alternatives front and center too with summer signings Rhys Oates, Oli Hawkins and Danny Johnson pushing for begins.
Just midfielder Harry Charsley is inaccessible for the season's opener as he works his direction back from a thigh injury.
Inverse number Joey Barton also has another look crew after a critical reshuffle in the wake of Meanderers' drop into the fourth level.
Barnsley midfielder Luke Thomas, Gem Castle partner Sion Spence and Stir up safeguard Connor Taylor have all joined borrowed notwithstanding a heap of lasting signings.
At the back, Imprint Hughes, Scratch Anderton and Trevor Clarke are among the new faces, while midfielders Sam Finley and Harry Anderson have been added to.
Strikers Brett Pitman, Aaron Collins and Harvey Saunders will likewise battle for places in Barton's arrangements.