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.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.
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.

I travelled back to the late 1970s to watch Nottingham Forest play and this is what I saw

By Stephen Thirkill
Published 30th Nov 2021, 10:09 BST
Updated 21st Feb 2025, 09:43 BST
The 1970s ended in style for Nottingham Forest.

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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Managers Brian Clough and Bob Paisley lead their teams out at Wembley for the 1978 League Cup final on 18th March 1978.

1. Forest v Liverpool

Managers Brian Clough and Bob Paisley lead their teams out at Wembley for the 1978 League Cup final on 18th March 1978. Photo: Getty Images

Liverpool player Ian Callaghan in action against Nottingham Forest during the 0-0 draw at Wembley.

2. Forest v Liverpool - 1978 League Cup final

Liverpool player Ian Callaghan in action against Nottingham Forest during the 0-0 draw at Wembley. Photo: Getty Images

Jimmy Case beats John Robertson to the ball during the 1978 League Cup Final at Wembley Stadium on March 18, 1978.

3. 1978 League Cup final

Jimmy Case beats John Robertson to the ball during the 1978 League Cup Final at Wembley Stadium on March 18, 1978. Photo: Getty Images

Brian Clough heads back to the dressing room after the 0-0 draw in the 1978 League Cup final.

4. Cup final stalemate

Brian Clough heads back to the dressing room after the 0-0 draw in the 1978 League Cup final. Photo: Getty Images

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