Green Jumper

Colin Shields was a close friend of Brian Clough and one of the few people, besides the players, allowed to travel on the team bus. Colin shares his memories with the editor of the Cloughie tribute website, Marcus Alton. Stories include the last minute change to travel arrangements which led to Roy Keane making his Nottingham Forest debut at Liverpool. The second guest in this episode is a digital...

Tony Woodcock is one of Brian Clough's Miracle Men. In this exclusive chat with Green Jumper host Marcus Alton, he shares some special memories of the Master Manager. He recalls: Being thrown out of Cloughie's office. Getting his big break into the Nottingham Forest first team. Cloughie's advice before a crucial game. How Brian tried to persuade him to stay. Plus lots more: including a new documen...

This special bonus episode of the Green Jumper marks Brian Clough's birthday. The pod, hosted by the editor of www.brianclough.com, Marcus Alton, includes some classic Cloughie quotes and memories. It's been great to see so many downloads around the world - thanks for your continued interest and support. Subscribe via all the major platforms and the pod will soon be in your top one!

In the forthcoming Green Jumper, Tony Woodcock recalls the famous 2-0 win over Liverpool in the European Cup. This bonus episode looks back at that magical time for Cloughie and his Forest side. It includes Tony's memories of Clough's advice before the match and what he describes as 'a footballing fairytale' for the Miracle Men. You'll hear more of Tony's stories in the full episode. Plus look out...

He's one of Brian Clough's Miracle Men - and in the next full episode of the Green Jumper, Tony Woodcock shares some special memories of the Master Manager. "I went into his office and said I wanted to play centre forward. He asked me what I'd do there. 'I'll score goals,' I replied. He said 'Good answer' and threw me out of his office again." Woodcock went on to enjoy incredible success with Clou...

The guest in the next Green Jumper pod is one of Cloughie's Miracle Men: Tony Woodcock. He speaks exclusively to Marcus Alton about playing for Old Big 'Ead - plus life after football. Tony is part of the streaming service 360 Sports TV. There are some great stories to come. Here's the first snippet, summing up the ability of Cloughie's Forest to take-on all-comers, whatever the conditions of the...

In the second part of this entertaining interview, Terry Curran tells more fascinating stories about the Master Manager. Terry was one of Brian's early signings at Nottingham Forest. In this frank and humour-filled conversation with Clough author Marcus Alton, Terry describes how he's still proud to have played for Brian - even though the ending was not how he'd planned it. The former winger recal...

In this trailer for part two of Magic Maverick, you'll hear about some of the golden nuggets coming up in the second part of the interview with Cloughie midfielder Terry Curran. The speedy winger was one of Brian's early additions at Nottingham Forest, but left the City Ground before the European glory days. Podcast host Marcus Alton talks to Terry about the day he left Clough - and how the Master...

When it comes to self-confidence, Brian Clough met his match in Terry Curran. Cloughie called him 'Golden Balls' and was full of admiration for the speedy winger. Terry was one of Brian's early signings at Nottingham Forest. In the first part of this entertaining interview conducted by brianclough.com editor Marcus Alton, Terry recalls the magical three years he spent with the Miracle Manager. Spe...

Brian Clough called him 'Golden Balls' - long before David Beckham came along. The flamboyant winger Terry Curran was one of Cloughie's first signings at Nottingham Forest and his impersonation of the Miracle Manager is not to be missed! In this special teaser for the forthcoming two-part podcast, Terry tells host Marcus Alton about some amazing stories from his time with the man he still calls Th...

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 abo...

Gary Mills was a teenager when he won the European Cup with Brian Clough at Nottingham Forest. In an airport lounge following one of the European games, Cloughie gave Young Millsy some words of encouragement he's never forgotten. In this trailer for the forthcoming pod, Gary talks with emotion about those glory years and what it was like playing for the Master Manager. "The gaffer gave me so much...

"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 an...

When Brian Clough asked Keith Hackett to referee a friendly match against the Tampa Bay Rowdies, player discipline was a top priority. "If any player gives you a bit of back-chat, look in my direction and I'll substitute him." Hackett became a world-renowned referee and an official to be trusted by Cloughie. In the forthcoming podcast, he recalls stories of the Miracle Manager and why the behaviou...

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 scul...

"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 Nich...

"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 -...

"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...

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...

"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 s...

They were on opposite sides of the political spectrum, but on the same team when it came to football. Now Lord Clarke - the former MP and Home Secretary Ken Clarke - has spoken about his admiration of the achievements of Brian Clough. In an exclusive interview for the Green Jumper, the football-loving politician looks back at his encounters with Cloughie. This snippet from the forthcoming episode...

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.

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 desc...

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 an...

Turn the clock back to 1988, when Brian Clough named Steve Chettle as his Player of the Year. More than three decades on, 'Chet' pays his own tribute to Cloughie in the latest Green Jumper pod, hosted by the editor of brianclough.com, Marcus Alton. This trailer for the full episode includes a taste of those special memories playing for the Master Manager, plus archive tributes from Nigel Clough, S...