A podcaster from Nottinghamshire is celebrating after his tribute to the legendary football manager Brian Clough received national acclaim at a prestigious awards ceremony in London.
The Green Jumper pod, hosted by former award-winning journalist Marcus Alton, was named one of the best sport podcasts in the UK at the 2026 Independent Podcast Awards.
Organisers of the awards received a record number of entries this year – more than 500 – and described the Green Jumper pod as ‘exceptional.’ The podcast has thousands of listeners in more than 100 countries.
Said Marcus: “It was fantastic to be recognised in this way by the Independent Podcast Awards, which are dedicated to podcasts that are free from corporate ties and include shows from solo creators.
“I’m delighted that audiences still enjoy listening to memories about Brian Clough and that the judges have been impressed by the way the podcast is still uncovering new stories.”
The Green Jumper features memories about the charismatic Clough, with a range of guests, including former players, fans, friends and journalists.
It’s not the first time the podcast has been recognised with awards success. Last year, it was ‘Highly Commended’ at the Independent Podcast Awards and was also named one of the best football pods in the global Sports Podcast Awards.
Marcus runs the non-profit tribute website, brianclough.com, and has written five books about Cloughie, supporting good causes. He has also spoken at several book festivals and held live pod events, raising thousands of pounds for charities.
The podcast is available on all major platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts and Spotify (search for Green Jumper). It is also hosted on the tribute website, www.brianclough.com.
