Green Jumper Gem - Nigel Jemson
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To mark a Green Jumper milestone (downloads in 80 countries) we're launching Green Jumper Gems: occasional bitesize magical memories. Our first 'Gem' is fittingly with Cloughie striker Nigel Jemson. Here, he recalls the build-up to the League Cup Final in 1990, when he scored the winning goal for Brian Clough's Nottingham Forest against Oldham. The pre-match diet included steak and chips - and chocolate.
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