Episode 41

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Published on:

25th Aug 2022

You're The Top

"It was always a competition between the two of them - who could get the first word in. Of course, Cloughie won that!"

Former Fleet Street journalist Norman Giller recalls the time Brian Clough met-up again with his great friend and Spurs legend Jimmy Greaves.

"When Jimmy began his broadcasting career, the very first phone call he got was from Cloughie who insisted that Jimmy get on a train and he would give him an interview 'for nowt,' as Cloughie would say."

Norman also reveals how the quiet Clough he first met with the England squad in 1959 was nothing like the legendary figure he would become.

Speaking to pod host Marcus Alton, Norman recalls some wonderful Cloughie stories spanning several decades.

He also talks about the times he interviewed Clough and filmed a surprise presentation for his friend, the commentator Brian Moore (resulting in the title of this episode!).

Norman has written more than 100 books - his latest being the authorised biography of Jimmy Greaves. You can find out more at normangillerbooks.com.

We hope you enjoy the chat.

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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.