Here's the second of our Green Jumper Gems: occasional bitesize magical memories.

European Cup winner Tony Woodcock talks about his memories of Brian Clough.

Woodcock recalls how Cloughie's teams were prepared to take on any opponent, whatever the state of the pitch.

Plus the tactical tip Clough gave him during the successful European Cup campaign in 1979.

"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 chat with pod host Marcus Alton.

Jemson describes how he turned down Alex Ferguson in order to join Cloughie at Nottingham Forest. "He was just the type of manager I wanted to play for. His sides played football in the right way."

This episode also includes a discount code for 15% off Marcus' book, Brian Clough The Lost Tapes.

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 Cup Final in 1990, when he scored the winning goal for Brian Clough's Nottingham Forest against Oldham.

The pre-match diet included steak and chips - and chocolate.

"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 former striker describes what happened next in this entertaining chat with Green Jumper host Marcus Alton.

This episode is a trailer for the full, exclusive interview in which Nigel talks about life behind the scenes with Cloughie - the man he describes as "the best football manager who ever lived."

“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 Alton.

Bowyer doesn’t take part in many interviews these days, so we were delighted to hear his stories and recollections of life behind-the-scenes with the Miracle Manager.

This episode also includes a special discount code for Green Jumper listeners who purchase Marcus' latest Clough book, Brian Clough The Lost Tapes, which is supporting good causes.

"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 FA's headquarters in London. The midfielder decided to stay at the City Ground and became a vital part of the side that won the league title and twice lifted the European Cup.

"He was the master at preparing you for matches," recalls Bowyer during this fascinating chat with pod host Marcus Alton.

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 memories from journalists who interviewed Cloughie. "He was the master of mind games, long before Alex Ferguson came along," says one of the TV sports presenters.

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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 continued throughout his time with Nottingham Forest.

Brian always remained loyal to Newbon, ensuring he got the interviews he needed - even when it was straight after a 4-0 defeat.

Newbon paved the way for the instant post-match TV interviews that we take for granted these days. His new book looks back at an amazing career spanning 50 years.

In this fascinating chat with pod host Marcus Alton, Gary explains the impact Clough had on his career and why he’ll always be grateful for the support of the Miracle Manager.

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 good causes. Signed copies are available at the Cloughie shop.

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 when it was straight after a 4-0 defeat.

Newbon paved the way for the instant post-match TV interviews that we take for granted these days. His new book looks back at an amazing career spanning 50 years.

This pod is the trailer for the full interview.