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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.

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 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.

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.

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 also talks about the fundraising event close to Garry's heart - a special match at Chet's Basford United for the Treetops Hospice and the Samantha Birtles Trophy.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.