Green Jumper

Thousands of Brian Clough fans joined his family, friends and former players at the memorial service at Pride Park on 21st October, 2004.

Derby Cathedral wasn't big enough for the many supporters who wanted to remember Cloughie - so they gathered in the type of place he was treated as a God: a football stadium.

In this episode, Green Jumper host Marcus Alton looks back at that emotional night and speaks to a man who played a special role in the service.

Nottingham Forest's matchday announcer Mark Dennison joins Green Jumper host Marcus Alton to talk Clough, Wembley and Steve Cooper.

The entertaining radio presenter also recalls a Legends Night he compered back in 2005 to help raise money for the Clough statue in Nottingham.

"I've been looking back at some photos and we all look so young," says Mark. "Nigel Jemson looks about ten!"

Also on the panel that night were European Cup winners John McGovern and Kenny Burns. They were accompanied by former journalist John Lawson who worked with Cloughie throughout his years at Forest.

This episode also includes a discount code for savings off books and souvenirs at the brianclough.com shop, raising money for good causes.

Back in 2005, a Clough Legends night was held at Nottingham Forest's City Ground to help raise money for the city's bronze statue.

The compere for the evening was radio presenter Mark Dennison - who is now the club's matchday announcer.

In this episode, Green Jumper host Marcus Alton reflects on that event with Mark, who also chats about his admiration for the Master Manager and his own Wembley appearance.

Billy Lundy was a Grenadier Guard serving in Northern Ireland when he was badly injured in a bomb attack.

In this episode, Billy tells Green Jumper host Marcus Alton about the special 'Get Well' letter he received from Brian Clough and his amusement over its contents.

The former soldier also pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, describing her as a "remarkable woman" following the sad news of September 2022.

"It was always a competition between the two of them - who could get the first word in. Of course, Cloughie won that!"

Former Fleet Street journalist Norman Giller recalls the time Brian Clough met-up again with his great friend and Spurs legend Jimmy Greaves.

"When Jimmy began his broadcasting career, the very first phone call he got was from Cloughie who insisted that Jimmy get on a train and he would give him an interview 'for nowt,' as Cloughie would say."

Norman also reveals how the quiet Clough he first met with the England squad in 1959 was nothing like the legendary figure he would become.

Speaking to pod host Marcus Alton, Norman recalls some wonderful Cloughie stories spanning several decades.

He also talks about the times he interviewed Clough and filmed a surprise presentation for his friend, the commentator Brian Moore (resulting in the title of this episode!).

Norman has written more than 100 books - his latest being the authorised biography of Jimmy Greaves. You can find out more at normangillerbooks.com.

We hope you enjoy the chat.

"The Brian Clough I first met was nothing like the Brian Clough who became a legend in his own lifetime.

"He was a quiet guy who wanted to take a back seat because he was in awe of players like Bobby Charlton and Jimmy Greaves, who he idolised."

Former Fleet Street journalist Norman Giller has some wonderful Cloughie stories spanning several decades.

He describes how Brian was the first to phone the great Jimmy Greaves to offer him a free interview when Greavsie began his broadcasting career.

"That showed Cloughie's generosity," Norman tells Marcus Alton in this trailer for the latest Green Jumper.

Norman talks about the times he interviewed Clough and filmed a surprise presentation for his friend, the commentator Brian Moore (resulting in the title of this episode!).

Norman has written more than 100 books - his latest being the authorised biography of Clough's great friend Jimmy Greaves. You can find out more at normangillerbooks.com.

In the meantime, please enjoy this taster of the fascinating forthcoming pod.

"It's something I'll always treasure." Journalist and author John Brindley looks back at his special interview with Brian Clough in this fascinating episode.

John's list of interviewees reads like a Who's Who of Clough legends - and meeting the Great Man himself was an unforgettable moment. 

Chatting to brianclough.com editor Marcus Alton, John recalls marvellous memories from some of Brian's star players and how the Miracle Manager's man-management got the best out of his team. 

John has ghost-written books for several Clough players - European Cup winner Gary Mills and the Magic Maverick, Terry Curran - as well as penning the popular 'Nottingham Forest - 20 Legends.'

Have a listen to his great memories - and look out for his books: 'Gary Mills - My Life in Football', 'Regrets of a Football Maverick', 'Gimme The Ball' and 'Nottingham Forest - 20 Legends.' 

Journalist and author John Brindley achieved a long-standing ambition when he secured an interview with Brian Clough.

John's list of interviewees reads like a Who's Who of Clough legends - and meeting the Great Man himself was an unforgettable moment. 

In the latest entertaining pod, John talks about some of the great Cloughie-related stories he has gathered over the years.

Talking to brianclough.com editor Marcus Alton, John recalls marvellous memories from some of Brian's star players and how the Miracle Manager's man-management got the best out of his team. 

John has ghost-written books for several Clough players - European Cup winner Gary Mills and the Magic Maverick, Terry Curran - as well as penning the popular 'Nottingham Forest - 20 Legends.'

This episode is a taster of the forthcoming full episode. 

John's books: 'Gary Mills - My Life in Football', 'Regrets of a Football Maverick', 'Gimme The Ball' and 'Nottingham Forest - 20 Legends.' 

In the second part of this fascinating interview, Colin Shields shares precious memories of life away from the spotlight with Brian Clough.

Colin was a close friend of Cloughie and one of the few people - besides the players - who was allowed to travel on the team bus.

There are some great stories in this second installment of Marcus Alton's interview with Colin. The pair worked together to produce the tribute book Champagne Memories.

The book is supporting good causes: The Royal British Legion and the children's charity the NSPCC. Signed copies are available at the tribute website, briancloughcom.

Colin Shields was a close friend of Brian Clough and one of the few people - besides the players - that Cloughie allowed to travel on the team coach.

In the first part of his chat with Green Jumper host Marcus Alton, Colin recalls travelling with Roy Keane on the day the young midfielder made his debut for Nottingham Forest.

He also reveals one of the secrets of success on the European trips - the pork pies he delivered onto the team bus!

Yes, there's some amusing stories in this two-part interview with Colin, whose book 'Champagne Memories' is supporting good causes. It's available at brianclough.com.

You'll also hear from the digital artist Matt Wilkinson who talks about what inspired him to recreate some iconic images of Cloughie on his popular Rogues Gallery website.