Green Jumper
Episodes
Remembering Robbo
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A special tribute to John Robertson, the man Brian Clough described as an artist with the ball at his feet - the Picasso of our game.This episode incl...
Clough Collection 2025
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the home of the best Brian Clough stories.During 2025, the Green Jumper heard from many great guests.This is a special collection of j...
Clough Stories - The Interview
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Green Jumper's 100th episode tells the story of how a young, rookie journalist managed to secure an interview with Brian Clough at the height of h...
Clough Stories - Franz Carr
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"He was eccentric and a great man-manager. He knew the players inside out." There are some great Brian Clough stories in this conversation with former...
Clough Stories - Franz Carr (trailer)
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"He knew when to put players in the team and when to take them out. He was a genius at that. He was a psychologist and a mentor."Brian Clough signed s...
Clough Stories - Top Scorer
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This Green Jumper episode looks back at an often overlooked part of Brian Clough's career. He had an incredible goalscoring record as a centre forward...
Clough Stories - Champagne Memories
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"I had some great times with Brian. He once paid me a wonderful compliment by saying if he could have chosen a brother, it would have been me."Colin S...
Clough Stories - I'm Sorry, Vicar
06 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's a church service that the hundreds of people in the congregation will never forget - thanks to the unpredictable Brian Clough. The fantastic stor...
Call Me 'Mr Clough'
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Malcolm Bramley was in his smart working clothes - suited and booted - when Brian Clough picked up a ball and took shots at him in the goal at Sunderl...
Green Jumper Gem - Ian Bowyer
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ian 'Bomber' Bowyer played a vital role in Brian Clough's European Cup success. In this Green Jumper Gem he describes the 3-3 battle with Cologne in t...
Clough Stories - 'It All Changed'
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"The thought we would ever win the league was absolutely beyond comprehension. So when Cloughie arrived in '75, it all changed."Paul Ellis has special...
Clough Stories - Madrid Magic
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Clough took his players away for a break in the Spanish sunshine in preparation for Nottingham Forest's second successive European Cup Final, in...
Clough Stories - Chips All Round
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A memorable visit to the chip shop is featured in this entertaining episode of great Brian Clough stories. There's also the tale of a visit to Cloughi...
Clough Stories - Des Walker
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a rare interview, former Nottingham Forest and England defender Des Walker talks exclusively to pod host Marcus Alton. The entertaining conversatio...
Green Jumper Gem - Viv Anderson
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A collection of special Brian Clough memories from former Nottingham Forest defender Viv Anderson. Speaking exclusively to Marcus Alton in the Green J...
Clough Stories - Des Walker (trailer)
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a rare interview, former England international Des Walker recalls the charisma of Brian Clough. "He was a genius who kept things simple," says Walk...
Clough Stories - Magic Sponge
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jimmy Gordon played a special role in Brian Clough's success. He was the first team trainer, coach and sometimes the Magic Sponge Man, a fans' favouri...
Clough Memories - Des Walker Talks Forest
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this bitesize episode, Brian Clough's legendary defender Des Walker gives his verdict on the current Nottingham Forest side, drawing a comparison b...
Green Jumper Gem - Gary Mills
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This Green Jumper Gem features Gary Mills, who was a teenager when he won the European Cup under the guidance of Brian Clough. In 1980, he became the ...
Clough Stories - The Brian
05 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alongside memories of meeting Brian Clough in the Nottingham Forest dressing room and in the local newsagents, this episode looks back at the fanzine ...
Clough Collection 2024
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We had some great guests during 2024 and this episode is a compilation of those entertaining Cloughie stories and memories. The Green Jumper has been ...
Clough Memories - Alan Johnson
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former Home Secretary Alan Johnson is the guest this time, sharing his memories of Brian Clough and football in the 60's, 70's and 80's. As well as su...
Clough Stories - Global Glory
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, we're celebrating our inclusion in the final of the global Sports Podcast Awards. A panel of industry experts selected the Gree...
Clough Statue - The Inside Story
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thousands of fans, alongside former players, joined Brian Clough’s family for the unveiling of the Cloughie statue in Nottingham on 6th November, 20...
Clough Stories - The School Visit
12 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Just the anticipation of his visit was incredible. When he arrived, there was a huge cheer.Brian Clough's visit to a school's award ceremony, at the h...
Brian Clough Remembered
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In September 2004, the football world mourned the loss of the most charismatic manager we'd ever seen, Brian Clough.In this special tribute, Cloughie ...
Green Jumper Gem - Paul Hart
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest Green Jumper Gem, former Cloughie defender Paul Hart reflects on Brian Clough's unique man management style and how he heard the news th...
Clough Stories - Picture Perfect
10 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Photographer John Sumpter captured many famous images of Brian Clough, including the iconic photo of Cloughie meeting Princess Diana at Wembley. "I wa...
Clough Memories - Triumph & Tragedy
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A former ball boy recalls his strict instructions on matchday: Don't retrieve the ball near the dug-out, Mr Clough will do that!This episode features ...
Clough Stories - Nigel Jemson (2)
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"He used to send my mum a bouquet of flowers every year with a Christmas card. That was the class of the fella."From the heartbreak of being left out ...
Green Jumper Gem - Tony Woodcock
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here's the second of our Green Jumper Gems: occasional bitesize magical memories.European Cup winner Tony Woodcock talks about his memories of Brian C...
Clough Stories - Nigel Jemson (1)
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"It was my first interview on national television and the Gaffer grabbed my privates!"Former striker Nigel Jemson soon became used to expecting the un...
Green Jumper Gem - Nigel Jemson
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To mark a Green Jumper milestone (downloads in 80 countries) we're launching Green Jumper Gems: occasional bitesize magical memories.Our first 'Gem' i...
The Phone Call - Nigel Jemson (trailer)
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"I thought it was one of the players trying a prank on me," says Nigel Jemson as he recalls the phone call which changed his life. The voice on the o...
Clough Stories - Ian Bowyer
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“Forget about the football - which he was fantastic at - my favourite memory of him is his humour. He was very funny.”European Cup winner Ian Bowy...
Clough Stories - Ian Bowyer (trailer)
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"It was the best decision I ever made." That's Ian Bowyer's verdict when looking back at an FA tribunal shortly after Brian Clough's arrival at Nottin...
Clough Collection
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a great collection of Brian Clough stories from the Green Jumper podcast during 2023. This compilation includes extracts from interviews with C...
Clough Stories - Gary Newbon
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When TV sports presenter Gary Newbon suffered a stroke, he received a special ‘Get Well’ message - a handwritten note from Brian Clough and his wi...
Brian Clough The Lost Tapes
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Author Marcus Alton tells the story behind the book Brian Clough The Lost Tapes. There's also a chance to win a signed copy of the book which lifts th...
Clough Stories - Gary Newbon (trailer)
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Clough gave him a peck on the cheek on live television. And now sports broadcaster Gary Newbon has recalled that memorable kiss in our latest po...
Clough Stories - Brian Rice
04 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When Brian Rice made his debut for Brian Clough’s Nottingham Forest on a Tuesday night in September 1985, it came as a big surprise to the Scottish ...
Clough Stories - Brian Rice (trailer)
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Clough’s unique way of working came as quite a surprise to his young signing, Brian Rice. “He would close the physio’s door and tell the p...
Clough Stories - Archie Gemmill
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Archie Gemmill is perfectly placed to talk about the rollercoaster ride of working with the legendary Brian Clough. Gemmill won two league titles with...
Clough Stories - Archie Gemmill (trailer)
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Archie Gemmill won two league titles with Brian Clough, at Derby County and Nottingham Forest, before later becoming a confidante of Cloughie as part ...
Clough Stories - Viv Anderson
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Former England defender Viv Anderson recalls some brilliant Brian Clough stories in this entertaining interview with pod host Marcus Alton. From a 'Cl...
Clough Stories - Colin Barrett
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Colin Barrett will always be remembered for scoring one of the greatest goals in Brian Clough's European Cup glory days. As well as recalling that won...
Cloughie's Farewell
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It was an emotional farewell as Brian Clough retired from football management in May 1993. His managerial career included two league titles, two Europ...
Clough Stories - Liverpool 78
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Bob Paisley slammed the door of the dressing room - he said I can't even win the toss against this lot!" When Brian Clough's Nottingham Forest beat E...
Clough Stories - Colin Barrett (trailer)
09 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Colin Barrett scored one of the greatest goals in Brian Clough's European Cup glory days. As well as recalling that wonderful volley against Liverpool...
Clough Stories - Headline News
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From his first interview with Cloughie ("Yes, I was definitely nervous - I was meeting a legend") to their last emotional meeting ("I was on the verge...
Clough Stories - Headline News (trailer)
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Cloughie was the master of mind games, long before Alex Ferguson. You never quite knew what to expect when you went to interview him. "Sometimes you ...
Clough Stories - John Robertson
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Clough loved watching John Robertson play football. "Give him a ball on a football pitch and he was an artist - the Picasso of our game," said C...
Brian Clough’s Football Fortunes
21 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Long before the days of Fantasy Football, Brian Clough’s Football Fortunes was a groundbreaking game which allowed its players to manage their favou...
Clough Stories - Martin O'Neill
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
European Cup winner Martin O'Neill talks candidly about life working with Brian Clough. "We were looking for that approval from him. It was as if he w...
Clough - A New Start
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"They'd never met somebody like him - and they've never met somebody like him since. He was a one-off."Author Chris Hull talks about some of the playe...
Clough Stories - Martin O'Neill (1)
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this taster of a forthcoming Green Jumper, Marcus Alton talks to one of Brian Clough's European Cup legends, Martin O'Neill.Often at loggerheads wi...
Clough - A New Start (trailer)
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"The story just sucks you in - it's Cloughie and he's a completely unique character."Author Chris Hull tells the story of Brian Clough's first stint i...
An October Night
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thousands of Brian Clough fans joined his family, friends and former players at the memorial service at Pride Park on 21st October, 2004. Derby Cathed...
Matchday Mark
09 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nottingham Forest's matchday announcer Mark Dennison joins Green Jumper host Marcus Alton to talk Clough, Wembley and Steve Cooper. The entertaining r...
Matchday Mark (trailer)
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Back in 2005, a Clough Legends night was held at Nottingham Forest's City Ground to help raise money for the city's bronze statue. The compere for the...
Marching Orders
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Billy Lundy was a Grenadier Guard serving in Northern Ireland when he was badly injured in a bomb attack. In this episode, Billy tells Green Jumper ho...
You're The Top
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"It was always a competition between the two of them - who could get the first word in. Of course, Cloughie won that!"Former Fleet Street journalist N...
You're The Top (trailer)
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"The Brian Clough I first met was nothing like the Brian Clough who became a legend in his own lifetime. "He was a quiet guy who wanted to take a back...
Clough Stories (3)
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"It's something I'll always treasure." Journalist and author John Brindley looks back at his special interview with Brian Clough in this fascinating e...
Clough Stories (3) Trailer
09 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Journalist and author John Brindley achieved a long-standing ambition when he secured an interview with Brian Clough. John's list of interviewees read...
Clough Stories (2)
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the second part of this fascinating interview, Colin Shields shares precious memories of life away from the spotlight with Brian Clough. Colin was ...
Clough Stories (1)
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Colin Shields was a close friend of Brian Clough and one of the few people - besides the players - that Cloughie allowed to travel on the team coach. ...
Clough Stories (1) Trailer
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
Tony Woodcock
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Cloughie's Birthday
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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, inclu...
Beating Liverpool
19 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ma...
Tony Woodcock (trailer)
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ma...
Magical Memory
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Bi...
Magic Maverick (part two)
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Magic Maverick (part two trailer)
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Clough...
Magic Maverick (part one)
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 sp...
Magic Maverick (trailer)
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Clough called him 'Golden Balls' - long before David Beckham came along. The flamboyant winger Terry Curran was one of Cloughie's first signings...
Young Millsy (full edition)
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Europ...
Young Millsy (trailer)
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 game...
Brian Clough Stories - The Whistle (full edition)
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"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 tribu...
The Whistle (Trailer)
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Bronze Brilliance
06 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Euro...
Thunder Roared
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"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 ...
Clough Stories - Middlesbrough Memories
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"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 Middlesbroug...
Anniversary Tribute
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"God better give me his favourite armchair."That was one of the newspaper headlines seventeen years ago, following the sad news that football genius B...
Valley Road
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Clough never forgot his Middlesbrough roots. In this taster of the forthcoming pod, there are stories and memories from his Boro days. Joining h...
Lord Clarke (full edition)
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"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 (trailer)
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Secreta...
21 Years
07 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Proposal
25 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Bri...
Chet's Chat (full episode)
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Clou...
Chet's Chat (trailer)
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
White Boots
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 playe...
Police Car
29 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Card Trick
22 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 pl...
The Letter
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A letter written by Brian Clough shortly after suffering his devastating knee injury is still a treasured possession, nearly 60 years on. In this epis...
Inside Story (full episode)
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Inside Story (trailer)
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sports journalist Chris Ellis was a teenager when Brian Clough retired in May 1993. Here, as a taster of the forthcoming episode, he describes being i...
All Hart (full feature)
17 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 go...
All Hart (Trailer)
10 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cloughie legend Paul Hart is the special guest in this preview episode.Harty signed for Brian Clough in 1983 and describes - from their first meeting ...