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Just the anticipation of his visit was incredible. When he arrived, there was a huge cheer.

Brian Clough's visit to a school's award ceremony, at the height of his European Cup success, certainly didn't disappoint.

This episode features special memories of that visit - plus an excerpt from a live Green Jumper event.

In September 2004, the football world mourned the loss of the most charismatic manager we'd ever seen, Brian Clough.

In this special tribute, Cloughie author Marcus Alton looks back at that time with his own personal memories and those of fans and the football community.

Stories include the fan who was heartbroken after looking forward to meeting Brian at a book signing planned for a few days later.

There are more memories at the tribute website, brianclough.com, as well as in Marcus' books (raising money for good causes), the latest of which is Brian Clough The Lost Tapes.

“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.

If you've enjoyed listening to the Green Jumper, please consider buying an item to support us and other good causes by visiting our Clough shop at brianclough.com. Alternatively you can make a small donation at our ko-fi page.

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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.

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 to Anfield just for a bit of experience.

"It was completely out of the blue," says Rice. "To make your debut against Liverpool at Anfield was something really, really special."

After the match, which Forest lost, Clough gave the team four days off. He told them not to report for duty until the following Sunday, when they faced Leicester City away.

For Rice, it seemed strange to have all that time off without training. "The lads said, 'Don't say anything, just turn-up on Sunday.'"

Forest beat Leicester 3-0, with Rice on the scoresheet.

"He had his own unique way - the Brian Clough way - and it worked," Rice tells pod host Marcus Alton.

It's one of many great Cloughie stories the former Scottish international recalls in this entertaining episode.

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 when they were fit. He locked the gym - he didn’t like us doing gym work.”

Each day was different, or “Guess What’s Happening Day,” as Rice describes it in his chat with Green Jumper host Marcus Alton.

“He had his own unique way - the Brian Clough way - and it worked.”

Rice recalls some wonderful Cloughie stories in this teaser for the full episode.