Green Jumper

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.

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 how he was on the wrong end of a Clough telling off after trying to waste time, but was praised after playing with a broken nose and cheekbone.

Trust was an important part of their working relationship and Harty says he considers himself to have been very lucky knowing that Brian Clough was 'in your corner' if you needed help.

This episode also includes a competition to win a signed Amazon Top 20 best selling book which features a tribute from Harty.

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.

The Green Jumper is hosted by Marcus Alton -the editor of the non profit making tribute website, brianclough.com.

The full episode will be published soon.

Recalling the day he reunited Brian Clough with former European Cup players Martin O'Neill and John Robertson, Keith Daniell describes the moments - behind the scenes - before Brian arrived.

That special reunion made entertaining television - and the story behind it makes fascinating listening.

It's one of a number of great memories that former ITV sports presenter Keith Daniell shares with podcast host Marcus Alton.

Keith now specialises in training executives in strategic communication skills. His company is TMG Training. And he should know all about it - he interviewed the man he describes as 'the ultimate communicator'.

To mark would have been Brian Clough's 86th birthday, here are some great Cloughie memories. It's a little bonus taster of the next full episode, coming soon. Happy Birthday, Brian. We miss you but will never forget you.

First Division striker Garry Thompson couldn't believe it when Brian Clough presented him with a surprise gift after a match.

Especially as the big West Bromwich Albion centre forward had just scored a hat-trick against Cloughie's Nottingham Forest in 1984.

It's just one of the great memories Thompson shares in this episode. He also talks about working with Paul Hart, Stan Collymore, Ian Wright, Graham Taylor and Johnny Giles.

There is also a competition to win an unusual piece of artwork celebrating Cloughie's trophies successes.

Garry Thompson's autobiography Don't Believe A Word is available online from Curtis Sport.

Green Jumper is presented by the editor of the tribute website brianclough.com, Marcus Alton.

This opening episode looks back at Brian Clough's first radio phone-in and some of the classic quotes from it.

The editor of brianclough.com, Marcus Alton, speaks to sports presenter Mark Shardlow who hosted the show. Mark reveals his apprehension before the live phone-in started.

“You never knew what to expect with Brian Clough – he was so unpredictable,” says Mark. “I had to prepare for anything and my heart was in my mouth when he started talking about how he would cope with all the foreign players in the game. But he was brilliant. It was a fantastic day.”

The BBC local radio show was so successful, it turned into a regular programme across the East Midlands on the commercial station Century FM.

Mark also reveals how he helped Brian behind the scenes and recalls some of the classic quotes during Brian’s lively conversations with fans who phoned-in.

This episode also includes a competition and details of an exclusive discount code to get money off football books.

A former BBC Sports Editor, Mark is currently presenting podcasts looking ahead to the Olympics, called Destination Tokyo.

Fondly remembered for wearing his green sweater on the touchline, football legend Brian Clough was outspoken, unpredictable and the best manager England never had.

His trophy-winning teams are still remembered for playing the game in the right way: entertaining, exciting and disciplined.

The Green Jumper is a new podcast for 2021, which will feature brilliant stories and memories from the magical Brian Clough era, with exclusive prizes and offers.

Presented by Marcus Alton, the editor of the tribute website, brianclough.com, this podcast series will look back at football during the Cloughie years, bringing you tales and anecdotes spanning his career as a player and manager. His clubs included Middlesbrough, Sunderland, Hartlepool, Derby County and Nottingham Forest.

Marcus met Old Big 'Ead a number of times, both as a fan and journalist, and has worked closely with Cloughie's family over the years. He was the driving force behind the successful campaign for a bronze statue of the Miracle Manager in Nottingham.

Decades since Brian Clough's remarkable achievements hit the headlines, and with three impressive bronze statues to remind us of his remarkable legacy, supporters of all ages are still entertained by Cloughie stories, including those classic one-liners.

Just click play, listen to the short trailer and it'll soon be in your top one. Then later, in Cloughie’s terms: you can subscribe, listen for 20 minutes and decide we were right.