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Photographer John Sumpter captured many famous images of Brian Clough, including the iconic photo of Cloughie meeting Princess Diana at Wembley.

"I was so close to them I could hear their conversatio…

A former ball boy recalls his strict instructions on matchday: Don't retrieve the ball near the dug-out, Mr Clough will do that!

This episode features stories from Cloughie fans, including magical mem…

"He used to send my mum a bouquet of flowers every year with a Christmas card. That was the class of the fella."

From the heartbreak of being left out of Brian Clough's 1991 FA Cup Final line-up, to r…

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…

"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…

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.

H…

"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 her…

“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 i…

"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 a…

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 Ander…

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 bac…

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.

Bri…

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, ensu…

When Brian Rice made his debut for Brian Clough’s Nottingham Forest on a Tuesday night in September 1985, it came as a big surprise to the Scottish midfielder.

He thought he was going with the squad …

Brian Clough’s unique way of working came as quite a surprise to his young signing, Brian Rice.

“He would close the physio’s door and tell the physio to take the week off and the injured to come back…

Archie Gemmill is perfectly placed to talk about the rollercoaster ride of working with the legendary Brian Clough.

Gemmill won two league titles with Cloughie, at Derby County and Nottingham Forest,…

Archie Gemmill won two league titles with Brian Clough, at Derby County and Nottingham Forest, before later becoming a confidante of Cloughie as part of his Forest coaching staff.

In this fascinating …

Former England defender Viv Anderson recalls some brilliant Brian Clough stories in this entertaining interview with pod host Marcus Alton.

From a 'Clough kiss' before a match, to breaking Cloughie's…

Colin Barrett will always be remembered for scoring one of the greatest goals in Brian Clough's European Cup glory days.

As well as recalling that wonderful volley against Liverpool, Colin talks abou…

It was an emotional farewell as Brian Clough retired from football management in May 1993.

His managerial career included two league titles, two European Cups, four League Cups and a host of other tr…