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Green Jumper

A weekly Sports, Football, News, Arts and Books podcast
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Green Jumper

Marcus Alton

Green Jumper

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Green Jumper

Marcus Alton

Green Jumper

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"It was my first interview on national television and the Gaffer grabbed my privates!"Former striker Nigel Jemson soon became used to expecting the unexpected when working for Brian Clough. There are many great stories in the first part of his
To mark a Green Jumper milestone (downloads in 80 countries) we're launching Green Jumper Gems: occasional bitesize magical memories.Our first 'Gem' is fittingly with Cloughie striker Nigel Jemson. Here, he recalls the build-up to the League Cu
"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 other end of the line said, "It's Brian Clough here, I understand you want to sign for me." The
“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 Bowyer shares his memories of working with Brian Clough in this entertaining chat with pod host Marcus
"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 Nottingham Forest in 1975. Bowyer was out of contract and Cloughie had to go to the hearing at the F
Here's a great collection of Brian Clough stories from the Green Jumper podcast during 2023. This compilation includes extracts from interviews with Cloughie legends such as John Robertson, Viv Anderson and Archie Gemmill. There are also memori
When TV sports presenter Gary Newbon suffered a stroke, he received a special ‘Get Well’ message - a handwritten note from Brian Clough and his wife Barbara. Their close working relationship went back as far as Cloughie’s days at Derby and cont
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 the lid on a treasure trove of Cloughie stories.Brian Clough The Lost Tapes is supporting two go
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 pod. Cloughie always remained loyal to Newbon, ensuring he got the interviews he needed - even w
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 midfielder. He thought he was going with the squad to Anfield just for a bit of experience."It w
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 physio to take the week off and the injured to come back when they were fit. He locked the gym - he d
Archie Gemmill is perfectly placed to talk about the rollercoaster ride of working with the legendary Brian Clough. Gemmill won two league titles with Cloughie, at Derby County and Nottingham Forest, before later becoming a confidante of Old Bi
Archie Gemmill won two league titles with Brian Clough, at Derby County and Nottingham Forest, before later becoming a confidante of Cloughie as part of his Forest coaching staff.In this fascinating chat recorded at an East Midlands sports club
Former England defender Viv Anderson recalls some brilliant Brian Clough stories in this entertaining interview with pod host Marcus Alton. From a 'Clough kiss' before a match, to breaking Cloughie's curfew after winning the European Cup. Plus
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 wonderful volley against Liverpool, Colin talks about his memories of working with Cloughie and p
It was an emotional farewell as Brian Clough retired from football management in May 1993. His managerial career included two league titles, two European Cups, four League Cups and a host of other trophies, plus many Manager of the Month awards
"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 European Champions Liverpool in the first round of the European Cup in 1978, even the Merseysid
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, Colin talks about his memories of working with Cloughie and playing alongside John Robertson
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 of tears"), former TV sports reporter Dennis Coath has a wealth of Clough memories. "There wa
"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 couldn't get away - and he'd be telling you all sorts of stories."Dennis Coath is a former TV
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 Clough. In this exclusive interview for the Green Jumper, John Robertson recalls those magical
Long before the days of Fantasy Football, Brian Clough’s Football Fortunes was a groundbreaking game which allowed its players to manage their favourite clubs. In this episode of the Green Jumper, you’ll hear the story behind the game and how C
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 was the Godfather of football," says O'Neill, who also talks about his disagreements with Cloug
"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 players at Hartlepools when Brian Clough began his managerial career. From his fund-raising exploi
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 with Cloughie during his playing days at Nottingham Forest, O'Neill recalls special memories of
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