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The official Brian Clough tribute podcast by
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. Great guests, memories and stories from the Brian Clough era. Plus competitions with the chance to win exclusive Cloughie prizes make this podcast series In The Top One.
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Young Millsy (full edition)
Gary Mills was a teenager when he won the European Cup under the guidance of Brian Clough. In 1980, he became the youngest player to appear in a European Cup Final. The amazing success at such a young age was a result of talent, hard work and the faith that Cloughie had in Young Millsy. In this pod, Gary speaks with humour and emotion about his memories of working with The Gaffer. "People talk about the money in the game nowadays - but I'd never ever swap those years which made me rich in memories," Gary tells podcast host Marcus Alton. The pod includes a competition to win a signed copy of Gary's book 'Young Millsy' (T&Cs on Clough tribute website). Signed copies are available to purchase by emailing:
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26:24
23/12/2021
The Whistle (full edition)
"Brian Clough was one of the rare managers who was in charge at the very top of the game, but still treated referees in a very kind manner."That tribute from former top-flight referee Keith Hackett is a reminder of some of the footballing principles Cloughie always tried to uphold.In this Green Jumper pod, hosted by brianclough.com editor Marcus Alton, Keith talks about his memories of Clough and how his sides respected officials. "He was a deep thinker," says Keith. "On the odd occasion I spoke with him privately, I think he had this view that referees and players each had their jobs to do and the two had to meet on the football field - and he wanted players to show respect."Listed in the Top 100 FIFA referees, Keith also recalls the time Cloughie asked him to ref a friendly match - and reveals whether he would have sent off Paul Gascoine in the 1991 FA Cup Final in which Brian's Forest faced Spurs. You can follow Keith on Twitter: @HACKETTREF
37:57
22/11/2021
Bronze Brilliance
The statue of Brian Clough in Nottingham city centre was described by Mrs Clough as 'perfect' before she unveiled it in November 2008. Cloughie's European Cup winning captain, John McGovern, said the bronze sculpture was a 'fantastic resemblance and a great tribute'. A small team of volunteers had worked tirelessly to raise £70,000 in just 18 months. But the work didn't stop there - the right sculptor had to be found. In this special Green Jumper episode, host Marcus Alton recalls his memories of working with the Clough family to achieve the dream of a stunning bronze statue.You'll also hear from Cloughie legends including John Robertson, Viv Anderson and Tony Woodcock. A crowd of 5,000 people turned out to see the unveiling on a weekday lunchtime. Here's the behind-the-scenes story of that special day.
14:13
06/11/2021
Thunder Roared
"And when the thunder roared, was it God or was it Brian?"Those words on a stormy night in October 2004 were part of the introduction to the memorial service for Brian Clough. Derby Cathedral wasn't big enough for the thousands of fans who wanted to remember Cloughie - so they gathered in the type of place he was treated as a God: a football stadium.The man who spoke those opening words was Nicholas Henshall, from Derby Cathedral. He's Marcus Alton's guest in this special episode which looks back at the service - which united rival fans - and remembers some of the tributes paid to a remarkable man.
23:49
21/10/2021
Clough Stories - Middlesbrough Memories
"I was the kid who came from a little part of paradise."Brian Clough said he learned to play football by covering every blade of grass in Middlesbrough. Cloughie always spoke fondly of his hometown. In this episode, pod host Marcus Alton hears stories and memories about Brian's strong connections with the north east. The editor of the Middlesbrough fanzine 'Fly Me To The Moon' - Robert Nicholls - remembers Cloughie's farewell to Ayresome Park. And how fans queued for three hours to meet their Local Hero. Middlesbrough historian Dr Tosh Warwick reflects on how Clough's childhood surroundings shaped his outlook on life. Plus, why a pencil would always remind Brian of his hometown.
34:13
15/10/2021
Anniversary Tribute
"God better give me his favourite armchair."That was one of the newspaper headlines seventeen years ago, following the sad news that football genius Brian Clough had passed away. In this short tribute as part of the continuing series of Green Jumper pods, Marcus Alton - the editor of the non profit tribute website brianclough.com - looks back at that time and reflects on some of the tributes paid to the Miracle Manager.
03:27
20/09/2021
Valley Road
Brian Clough never forgot his Middlesbrough roots. In this taster of the forthcoming pod, there are stories and memories from his Boro days. Joining host Marcus Alton are Boro fanzine editor Robert Nicholls and Middlesbrough historian Dr Tosh Warwick."I remember when Brian visited Ayresome Park for the last time. It was a very emotional day," recalls Robert, whose house is on the site of the old stadium. "Brian's background naturally made him fight the cause of the underdog," says Tosh, who explains how Cloughie ensured there was a testimonial match for his own footballing hero. Marcus Alton is the editor of the tribute website, brianclough.com, which helps to raise money for the types of good causes Brian supported. Marcus has written four books about Clough - all of which have been Amazon best-sellers. Clough's autobiographies are still available (original edition published by Transworld; Walking on Water published by Headline).
07:11
13/09/2021
Lord Clarke (full edition)
"In my opinion, he was the best football manager since the war." Well, you can't argue with that! Former Home Secretary and Chancellor Ken Clarke, now Lord Clarke of Nottingham, is the guest on this first episode of the new season. There are some brilliant Cloughie stories, including what happened when Brian held protests outside Ken Clarke's constituency office. "I was trying to hold my regular surgery with constituents," says the former Rushcliffe MP. Plus you'll hear how the former Home Secretary - and Forest supporter - helped Cloughie sign a foreign midfielder, after a standard Home Office letter told him to advertise the position in the local newspaper!The pod host is Marcus Alton, the founder of the non profit tribute website brianclough.com, which helps to raise money for good causes and is celebrating its 21st anniversary.
18:22
25/08/2021
21 Years
Here's a short bonus snippet ahead of the new season of the Green Jumper pod. We've dusted off the archives to mark the 21st anniversary of the Brian Clough tribute website. The site was launched in August 2000 by Marcus Alton. "It's a good idea, son. Simple as that. If they've picked me for a website, why not?" Brian Clough speaking on 106 Century FM in 2000.
03:08
07/08/2021
The Proposal
A marriage proposal is a special moment for any couple, but Brian Clough made it an incredible one for fan Darren and his partner Sam. "When I saw Brian's car in the car park I became a quivering wreck. I couldn't believe it ," says Darren, who had planned his own surprise for Sam. The couple's memorable encounter with Cloughie - and how he helped them celebrate their engagement in style - is described in this Bonus episode.It also includes memories of Brian taking his players to the coast for an unusual way of easing their injuries. Colin Shields, who became a close friend of Brian, describes what happened. 'The Proposal' is hosted by Marcus Alton, the editor of the non profit tribute website brianclough.com.
10:55
25/07/2021
Chet's Chat (full episode)
It was back in 1988 when Steve Chettle was named as Brian Clough's Player of the Year. More than three decades on, 'Chet' pays his own tribute to Cloughie in the latest full interview for the Green Jumper pod, hosted by the editor of brianclough.com, Marcus Alton. There are some great memories of working for the Master Manager, plus archive tributes from Frank Clark, Nigel Clough, Stuart Pearce and Garry Birtles. You'll also hear about the Clough principles Chettle has taken into his own managerial career. He's now manager at Basford United. Steve was originally Birtles' apprentice at Nottingham Forest. He also talks about the fundraising event close to Garry's heart - a special match for the Treetops Hospice and the Samantha Birtles Trophy.
23:30
25/06/2021
White Boots
In this episode of the worldwide popular podcast, we hear from a former Clough legend who now lives in Seattle in the United States. Alan Hinton played for Wolverhampton Wanderers, Nottingham Forest and Derby County. Brian Clough signed him in 1967 and Alan has a wealth of stories about the Master Manager. From Cloughie commandeering a police car to get his team to a match on time, to an emotional reunion in his final days at Forest. Alan also describes how his sudden omission from the England squad affected him badly - and talks candidly about the tragic death of his nine year old son Matthew. "Brian had a caring side - but when he wanted to be tough, hey, keep out of the way," says Alan, who is remembered for his footballing flair and those white boots. There are laughs and periods of reflection in this exclusive interview by Marcus Alton, the editor of the non profit tribute website brianclough.com. Alan's book, entitled Triumph and Tragedy, is published by GP Books. The interview includes details of where to buy it.
37:03
14/06/2021
Police Car
Remembering the time Brian Clough stopped a passing police car to help get his team to a match on time. The story is part of the fantastic forthcoming interview with the legendary Cloughie player Alan Hinton (ex Wolves, Forest and Derby). Alan now lives in Seattle in the United States and spoke to Green Jumper host Marcus Alton about his memories of Clough, as well as anecdotes from his new book 'Triumph and Tragedy'.He also recalls Clough's friendship with cricket legend Geoffrey Boycott, who paid a special tribute to Old Big 'Ead at the memorial service. This is a taster of the full interview, coming soon.
07:15
29/05/2021
Card Trick
Just Like That: Here's a fantastic Brian Clough story involving the legendary comedian and magician Tommy Cooper. It's told by one of Clough's star players, Alan Hinton. He describes what happened when Cloughie became part of Cooper's stage act during a cabaret show. Hinton also recalls fond memories of the Miracle Manager. This snippet is taken from a fascinating forthcoming interview for the Green Jumper.The former Derby County, Nottingham Forest and Wolverhampton Wanderers player joins us from Seattle in the United States for this exclusive interview with Marcus Alton. There are many more great stories to come. Hinton 's autobiography 'Triumph and Tragedy' has been written with friend Charles Bamforth. Details on how to buy it are explained in the episode. Enjoy!
02:39
22/05/2021
The Letter
A letter written by Brian Clough shortly after suffering his devastating knee injury is still a treasured possession, nearly 60 years on. In this episode, Sam Moore from Middlesbrough talks about the background to the letter sent to her late father Trevor.She also explains plans to feature the letter in a forthcoming musical production celebrating her Dad's life. Also in this episode, author Rich Fisher recalls joining Cloughie on the pitch at his final home league match as a manager. Rich was part of the small team which raised the money for Nottingham's Clough statue. He tells the story behind 'Clough Aid' - the music event which helped the fund smash its target. The pod is hosted by Marcus Alton, the editor of the non profit tribute website, brianclough.com.
28:45
17/05/2021
Inside Story (full episode)
It was an opportunity he couldn't turn down. Sports journalist Chris Ellis was invited to Brian Clough's house to record a radio interview involving Cloughie's European Cup winning captain John McGovern. That isn't the only great story he recalls in this episode of the tribute pod. Among others, he also describes joining the Master Manager in his office when he retired in May 1993. The Green Jumper pod is hosted by Marcus Alton, the editor of the non profit tribute website brianclough.com. This episode also includes a discount offer on Cloughie books.
24:42
04/05/2021
All Hart (full feature)
Brian Clough made Paul Hart an offer he couldn't refuse."He said to me, 'If you think you're going to get the same money (as you're on now), you've got another thing coming. But I'm not leaving here until you sign." It's just one of the great memories of Cloughie recalled by Harty in this exclusive and in-depth interview with Green Jumper host Marcus Alton. The former Nottingham Forest defender and manager talks with humour, warmth and honesty about life with the Miracle Manager. He describes how he was on the wrong end of a Clough telling off after trying to waste time, but was praised after playing with a broken nose and cheekbone. Trust was an important part of their working relationship and Harty says he considers himself to have been very lucky knowing that Brian Clough was 'in your corner' if you needed help. This episode also includes a competition to win a signed Amazon Top 20 best selling book which features a tribute from Harty.
28:16
17/04/2021
TV Times
Recalling the day he reunited Brian Clough with former European Cup players Martin O'Neill and John Robertson, Keith Daniell describes the moments - behind the scenes - before Brian arrived. "Robbo kept walking up and down. They were grown men but were like schoolboys waiting outside the headmaster's room."That special reunion made entertaining television - and the story behind it makes fascinating listening. It's one of a number of great memories that former ITV sports presenter Keith Daniell shares with podcast host Marcus Alton. Keith now specialises in training executives in strategic communication skills. His company is TMG Training. And he should know all about it - he interviewed the man he describes as 'the ultimate communicator'.
20:18
27/03/2021
Birthday Bonus
To mark would have been Brian Clough's 86th birthday, here are some great Cloughie memories. It's a little bonus taster of the next full episode, coming soon. Happy Birthday, Brian. We miss you but will never forget you.
01:28
21/03/2021
Surprise Gift
First Division striker Garry Thompson couldn't believe it when Brian Clough presented him with a surprise gift after a match. Especially as the big West Bromwich Albion centre forward had just scored a hat-trick against Cloughie's Nottingham Forest in 1984. It's just one of the great memories Thompson shares in this episode. He also talks about working with Paul Hart, Stan Collymore, Ian Wright, Graham Taylor and Johnny Giles.There is also a competition to win an unusual piece of artwork celebrating Cloughie's trophies successes. Garry Thompson's autobiography Don't Believe A Word is available online from Curtis Sport. Green Jumper is presented by the editor of the tribute website brianclough.com, Marcus Alton.
26:27
02/03/2021
Radio Magic
Green Jumper Episode OneThis opening episode looks back at Brian Clough's first radio phone-in and some of the classic quotes from it. The editor of brianclough.com, Marcus Alton, speaks to sports presenter Mark Shardlow who hosted the show. Mark reveals his apprehension before the live phone-in started. “You never knew what to expect with Brian Clough – he was so unpredictable,” says Mark. “I had to prepare for anything and my heart was in my mouth when he started talking about how he would cope with all the foreign players in the game. But he was brilliant. It was a fantastic day.” The BBC local radio show was so successful, it turned into a regular programme across the East Midlands on the commercial station Century FM. Mark also reveals how he helped Brian behind the scenes and recalls some of the classic quotes during Brian’s lively conversations with fans who phoned-in.This episode also includes a competition and details of an exclusive discount code to get money off football books. A former BBC Sports Editor, Mark is currently presenting podcasts looking ahead to the Olympics, called Destination Tokyo.
23:08
17/02/2021
