Episode 20

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Published on:

15th Oct 2021

Clough Stories - Middlesbrough Memories

"I was the kid who came from a little part of paradise."

Brian Clough said he learned to play football by covering every blade of grass in Middlesbrough.

Cloughie always spoke fondly of his hometown. In this episode, pod host Marcus Alton hears stories and memories about Brian's strong connections with the north east.

The editor of the Middlesbrough fanzine 'Fly Me To The Moon' - Robert Nicholls - remembers Cloughie's farewell to Ayresome Park. And how fans queued for three hours to meet their Local Hero.

Middlesbrough historian Dr Tosh Warwick reflects on how Clough's childhood surroundings shaped his outlook on life.

Plus, why a pencil would always remind Brian of his hometown.

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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.

Great guests, memories and stories from the Brian Clough era.

Plus competitions with the chance to win exclusive Cloughie prizes make this podcast series In The Top One.

About your host

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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.