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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9. Kings of Europe
Nottingham Forest captain John McGovern lifts the trophy as team mates Larry Lloyd (c) and Frank Clark (r) look on after the 1979 European Cup Final between Nottingham Forest and Malmo at the Olympic Stadium on May 30, 1979. Photo: Getty Images
10. Trophy time
Winning goalscorer Trevor Francis and goalkeeper Peter Shilton parade the trophy after the 1979 European Cup final win. Photo: Getty Images
11. John Robertson
Forest winger John Robertson with the European Cup after their 1-0 victory in the 1979 European Cup Final between Malmo and Nottingham Forest at the Olympic Stadium. Photo: Getty Images