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Green Jumper

Green Jumper

Written by: Marcus Alton
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The official Brian Clough tribute podcast by youngman@brianclough.com. Highly Commended in the final of the UK Independent Podcast Awards 2025. "A super unique podcast...still uncovering new stories about Brian Clough." Great guests, memories and stories from the Brian Clough era.Copyright 2026 Marcus Alton Art Football Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Clough Stories - Bryn Gunn (trailer)
    Jan 27 2026

    When Bryn Gunn received the 'thumbs-up' signal from Brian Clough, along with "Well done, young Gunn," he felt six-feet tall.

    In this trailer for the full interview, Bryn recalls working for the unpredictable Clough at Nottingham Forest, where the young defender was part of the European Cup winning side in 1980.

    Says Bryn: "Some people need wrapping up in cotton wool, some need a rollicking. But that's why he was so good. He knew what to do."

    In this entertaining chat with pod host Marcus Alton, you'll also hear what happened when the full-back gave away a penalty in a friendly match. "Cloughie doesn't miss a trick," recalls Bryn.

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    10 mins
  • Remembering Robbo
    Jan 8 2026

    A special tribute to John Robertson, the man Brian Clough described as an artist with the ball at his feet - the Picasso of our game.

    This episode includes an exclusive interview with John's friend and former Nottingham Evening Post journalist John Lawson, who highlighted Robbo's skills to Cloughie in the early days at Nottingham Forest.

    Robertson never forgot John's help in putting-in a good word for him with Brian Clough and when the time came to write his own autobiography, he asked John to help him. The result was the brilliant 'Supertramp' - the title being a reference to Clough's tongue-in-cheek descriptions of Robbo's appearance.

    Whatever Clough said about how John dressed and disliked shaving, the Miracle Manager knew that his left-winger was a genius who could perform on any stage in the world.

    "No other player has given me more pleasure than watching John Robertson," says John Lawson, who recalls how Robbo thought his career was going nowhere - until the arrival of Brian Clough.

    In this episode, you'll also hear host Marcus Alton pay tribute to his boyhood hero.

    You can read more tributes and memories on the tribute website, brianclough.com.

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    25 mins
  • Clough Collection 2025
    Dec 24 2025

    Highlights from the home of the best Brian Clough stories.

    During 2025, the Green Jumper heard from many great guests.

    This is a special collection of just some of those wonderful memories.

    From a chip shop treat to a dressing room drama, these are some Cloughie classics you'll love to hear, in the company of pod host Marcus Alton.

    There are more stories on the tribute website, brianclough.com, where you can buy souvenirs to help the running costs of the podcast.

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    44 mins
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