Clough Stories - Champagne Memories

"I had some great times with Brian. He once paid me a wonderful compliment by saying if he could have chosen a brother, it would have been me."

Colin Shields was a close friend of Brian Clough and in this fascinating chat with pod host Marcus Alton he describes life 'behind the scenes' with the charismatic Cloughie.

Colin's book Champagne Memories, supporting good causes, is available at brianclough.com and contains many more great memories.

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About the Podcast

Green Jumper

Stories from the Brian Clough era

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.

About your host

Marcus Alton

I'm the editor of the tribute website brianclough.com and author of several books about the Miracle Manager. I was also the driving force behind the campaign for a bronze statue of Brian Clough in Nottingham and spearheaded the efforts to get a knighthood, presenting a petition at 10 Downing Street.