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 for a documentary featuring Tony, Garry Birtles and Viv Anderson on the streaming service 360 Sport...
Mar 19, 2022•5 min•Season 2Ep. 32
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 Cloughie - and also reveals how Old Big 'Ead tried to persuade him to stay. In this trailer for the fort...
Mar 14, 2022•5 min•Season 2Ep. 31
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 pitch....
Mar 08, 2022•38 sec•Season 2Ep. 31
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 recalls how he stormed out of Clough's office, slamming the door so hard that it fell off its hinges! Ter...
Feb 21, 2022•21 min•Season 2Ep. 30
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 Manager's promises came true. Plus there's the hilarious story of how Brian caught the Magic Maveri...
Feb 07, 2022•5 min•Season 2Ep. 29
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. Speaking frankly and with lots of humour, Terry has some fantastic tales to tell. He went on to play fo...
Jan 26, 2022•22 min•Season 2Ep. 28
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 The Boss. Terry has written two books alongside author John Brindley: 'Regrets of a Football Maverick'...
Jan 11, 2022•6 min•Season 2Ep. 27
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 memori...
Dec 23, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 26
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 confidence," Gary tells pod host Marcus Alton. "But just because I was a young player, I wasn't trea...
Dec 14, 2021•6 min•Season 2Ep. 25
"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 spo...
Nov 22, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 24
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 behaviour of players was so important to him. This episode, hosted by brianclough.com editor Marcus Alton, i...
Nov 15, 2021•7 min•Season 2Ep. 23
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 o...
Nov 06, 2021•14 min•Season 2Ep. 22
"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 b...
Oct 21, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 21
"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 L...
Oct 15, 2021•34 min•Season 2Ep. 20
"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.
Sep 20, 2021•3 min•Season 1Ep. 19
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 exp...
Sep 13, 2021•7 min•Season 2Ep. 18
"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 Secre...
Aug 25, 2021•18 min•Season 2Ep. 17
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 gives you a taste of the stories to come, as we start a new season of the popular pod....
Aug 09, 2021•7 min•Season 2Ep. 16
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.
Aug 07, 2021•3 min•Season 2Ep. 15
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 ...
Jul 25, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 14
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 manager...
Jun 25, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 13
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, Stuart Pearce and Garry Birtles. Steve was originally Birtles' apprentice at Nottingham Forest. He al...
Jun 22, 2021•3 min•Season 1Ep. 12
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 s...
Jun 14, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 11
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 ...
May 29, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 10
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 fr...
May 22, 2021•3 min•Season 1Ep. 9
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 ...
May 17, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 8
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...
May 04, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 7
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 invited into Cloughie's office after his very last home match at the City Ground. The next full episode will be out soon, including the chance to save 25% on Cloughie books. The Green Jumper pod is hosted by Marcus Alton, the editor of the non profit tribute website brianclough.com .
Apr 30, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 6
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 h...
Apr 17, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 5
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 - how he enjoyed two of the best years of his playing career with the Master Manager. The tough-tackling centre-half was later helped into management by Cloughie and talks about the importance of continuing the Great Man's footballing philosophies. With honesty and humour, Harty reveals exactly what Brian Clough meant to him. Knowing that he's in ...
Apr 10, 2021•3 min•Season 1Ep. 4
