Forest defeated Liverpool in the 1978 League Cup final in a replay after the original tie had finished 0-0 in front of 100,000 fans at Wembley.
They then went on to wrap up the First Division title after finishing seven points above Liverpool
It got even better a year later when the club famously swept Europe away to win the European Cup.
They also bagged the League Cup and Charity Shield before finishing second in the First Division in a season to remember.
Here we take a look back on that golden era and remember those magic moments that are a must see for any Forest fan.
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5. Cup joy for Forest
Action from the League Cup final replay between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest on March 22, 1978 at Old Trafford. Nottingham Forest won the match 1-0. Photo: Getty Images
6. Chelsea v Forest
Nottingham Forest forward Trevor Francis shoots the ball past a diving Chelsea goalkeeper Petar Borota and centre half Mickey Droy to score during their English League Division One match on 7 April 1979 at the Stamford Bridge. Photo: Getty Images
7. Malmo v Forest
Trevor Francis races through the Malmo defence during the 1979 European Cup Final at the Olympic Stadium on May 30, 1979 in Munich, Germany. Photo: Getty Images
8. Forest v Malmo
Garry Birtles (c) races through the Malmo defence supported by Ian Bowyer during the 1979 European Cup final. Photo: Getty Images