Nottingham Forest F.C. was founded in 1865 and plays in the Premier League. The club has a rich history, including two European Cup wins and various domestic titles. Their most successful period was under Brian Clough in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Forest's main rivalry is with Derby County in the East Midlands derby.
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Nottingham Forest Football Club was founded in 1865, making it one of the oldest football clubs in the world. It predates the establishment of the English Football League by almost ten years.
Nottingham Forest played their first ever official game against Notts County on 22 March 1866.
During Nottingham Forest's first game in league play on 23 April 1870, William Henry Revis scored the first goal. He also won a prize for kicking a football furthest with a kick of 161 feet 8 inches.
Nottingham Forest Football Club was founded in 1878 and has a rich history in English football, including winning the European Cup twice under manager Brian Clough.
In 1886, Nottingham Forest donated a set of football kits to Arsenal to help them establish themselves. Arsenal, based in North London, still wear red kits to this day.
Nottingham Forest's application to join the Football League at its formation in 1888 was rejected. Instead, they joined the Football Alliance in 1889.
Nottingham Forest achieved a record 14–0 victory against Clapton in the FA Cup first round on January 17, 1891.
In 1892, Nottingham Forest won the Football Alliance before entering the Football League. They also reached and lost in an FA Cup semi-final to West Bromwich Albion.
Nottingham Forest reached the FA Cup Final in 1898, showcasing their prowess in English football during that period.
In 1899, Nottingham Forest's baseball club became British champions. The club had roots in bandy and shinty, and also had a charitable approach that helped other clubs like Liverpool, Arsenal, and Brighton & Hove Albion to form.
In the 1900-01 season, the team performed well in the 1st Division, finishing in a high position with 39 points.
Nottingham Forest reached the semi-finals of the FA Cup in 1902 but unfortunately lost.
During the 1905-06 season, the team was relegated from the 1st Division after finishing in a low position.
In the 1906-07 season, the team was promoted to the 1st Division after finishing in a high position in the 2nd Division.
The team had a decent season in the 1st Division in 1907-08.
In the 1910-11 season, the team was relegated from the 1st Division.
In 1911, Nottingham Forest was relegated to the Second Division after a challenging season.
After finishing bottom of the Second Division in 1914, Nottingham Forest had to seek re-election to remain in the league.
In 1919, Nottingham Forest campaigned for entry into the expanded Football League First Division but received only three votes, with Arsenal and Chelsea gaining the additional top tier slots.
Nottingham Forest suffered a record 1–9 defeat against Blackburn Rovers in the Second Division on April 10, 1937.
The first club crest used by Nottingham Forest was the city arms of Nottingham, first appearing on kits in 1947.
In 1957, Nottingham Forest regained their First Division status after promotion.
Billy Walker's Forest beat Luton Town 2–1 in the 1959 FA Cup final. The game had an unusually large number of stoppages due to injury, particularly to Forest players.
The 3–0 win against Aston Villa on 15 April had Forest second in the table, a point behind United. Injuries eventually took effect, meaning Forest had to settle for being League runners-up and losing in the FA Cup semi-final to Dave Mackay's Tottenham Hotspur.
Nottingham Forest defeated Manchester United 4-1 at the City Ground during the 1966-67 Football League season, a significant victory in their challenge for the league title.
In a crucial match, Nottingham Forest secured a 3-0 victory against Aston Villa, placing them second in the league table, just a point behind Manchester United during the 1966-67 Football League season.
A 2–0 Boxing Day home defeat by Notts County prompted the committee (Forest had no board of directors then) to sack Allan Brown.
In March 1973, a competition was held to design a new badge for Nottingham Forest, with the winning design by David Lewis.
The current Nottingham Forest club badge was introduced in 1974, featuring two stars to commemorate the European Cup victories in 1979 and 1980.
Brian Clough took over as the manager of Nottingham Forest on January 6, 1975, following a brief tenure at Leeds United, marking the beginning of a successful era for the club.
In July 1976, Peter Taylor reunited with Brian Clough at Nottingham Forest, where he took on the role of talent spotter. Taylor played a crucial role in identifying and developing players for the team.
In September 1976, Peter Withe was signed by Nottingham Forest for £43,000. He later proved to be a valuable player for the team before being sold to Newcastle United for a higher fee.
In October 1976, Brian Clough signed Larry Lloyd for £60,000 after an initial loan period. Lloyd's addition further strengthened Nottingham Forest's squad.
In December 1976, Nottingham Forest emerged victorious in the Anglo-Scottish Cup, defeating Orient 5–1 on aggregate in the final. This marked the first trophy won by Clough and Taylor at the club.
On May 7, 1977, Nottingham Forest secured a 3rd place finish in the Football League Second Division, narrowly missing out on promotion. Their promotion hopes relied on Bolton Wanderers dropping points, which did not happen.
On May 14, 1977, Wolves defeated Bolton 1–0, which confirmed Forest's promotion to the top league. This news reached the Forest team while they were en route to Mallorca for an end of season break.
Nottingham Forest lost to Leeds United in their last of three defeats in the first 16 league games of the season on November 19, 1977.
Nottingham Forest suffered a defeat against West Bromwich Albion in the FA Cup sixth round on March 11, 1978, marking their only further loss in the season.
Nottingham Forest were confirmed as the 1977–78 Football League champions after a 0–0 draw against Coventry City, finishing seven points ahead of runners-up Liverpool. Forest led the First Division for most of the season.
On 9 December 1978, Liverpool ended Nottingham Forest's 42 match unbeaten league run dating back to the previous year. The unbeaten run was the equivalent of a whole season.
Nottingham Forest won the 1978-79 European Cup final against Swedish champions Malmö with a goal scored by Francis. This victory marked their first European Cup win.
Nottingham Forest defeated Hamburg 1-0 in the 1980 European Cup final at Madrid's Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. Robertson scored the only goal after exchanging passes with Birtles, and Forest defended solidly to retain the trophy.
On February 11, 1981, Nottingham Forest lost the 1980 Intercontinental Cup against Uruguayan side Club Nacional de Football with a 1-0 scoreline. The match was played at the National Stadium in Tokyo.
Due to heavy debt and the construction of a new Executive Stand, Nottingham Forest hastily sold off most of their European Cup-winning players by 1982, including Trevor Francis, Peter Shilton, and Martin O'Neill. This decision was later regretted by both Brian Clough and Peter Taylor.
Anderlecht defeated Nottingham Forest in the 1983-84 UEFA Cup semi-finals amidst controversial refereeing decisions. It was later revealed that the referee had received a 'loan' from Anderlecht's chairman before the match.
Nottingham Forest F.C. was part of the First Division in the 1984/85 season, with Brian Clough as their manager.
In the 1985/86 season, Nottingham Forest F.C. participated in the First Division tournament, managed by Brian Clough.
Nottingham Forest emerged victorious in the Football League Centenary Tournament final in April 1988 after a penalty shootout against Sheffield Wednesday.
During the 1987/88 season, Nottingham Forest F.C. had a successful campaign in the First Division, led by manager Brian Clough.
In a match against QPR in the League Cup, Nottingham Forest's manager Brian Clough joined a pitch invasion and hit two of his own team's fans, resulting in a fine and touchline ban.
Nottingham Forest successfully defended their League Cup title by defeating Oldham Athletic 1-0 in the final.
In 1991, Nottingham Forest reached the FA Cup final after numerous replays and postponements in the earlier rounds. They faced Tottenham Hotspur, with Forest taking the lead but ultimately losing 2-1 in extra time.
On August 16, 1992, Nottingham Forest defeated Liverpool 1-0 in the first-ever Premier League game to be televised live, with Teddy Sheringham scoring the only goal.
On August 16, 1993, Nottingham Forest beat Liverpool 1-0 at home in the first ever live televised Premier League game. Teddy Sheringham scored the only goal of the match, marking a significant moment in the club's history.
In June 1995, Stan Collymore was sold to Liverpool for a then English record fee of £8.4 million. His departure had a significant impact on Forest's performance in the following seasons.
In March 1997, Crystal Palace manager Dave Bassett took over as the manager of Nottingham Forest. Despite winning promotion back to the Premiership in 1997-98, Bassett was later sacked in January 1999.
In the 1997-98 season, Nottingham Forest won the Division One championship, securing promotion back to the Premier League after being relegated the previous season.
On April 24, 1999, Ron Atkinson announced his retirement from football management after Nottingham Forest's relegation to Division One was confirmed.
The 2000-01 1st Division season standings showed 1st place with 11 points and 2nd place with 68 points. The season concluded with a distinct ranking for each team.
Dave Beasant became the oldest league player at 42 years and 47 days when he played against Tranmere Rovers on May 6, 2001.
Craig Westcarr became the youngest league player at 16 years old when he played against Burnley on October 13, 2001.
Nottingham Forest finished sixth in Division One in the 2002–03 season, qualified for the playoffs, and had their best chance of returning to the Premiership. However, they lost to Sheffield United in the semi-finals.
Paul Hart was sacked as the manager of Nottingham Forest in February 2004 as the club was struggling near the foot of Division One.
In February 2004, Paul Hart was sacked as the manager of Nottingham Forest due to a poor league run and the team being in danger of relegation. The decision was met with criticism from some fans.
Joe Kinnear walked away from Nottingham Forest in December 2004 after a defeat by Derby County, with the team struggling at the foot of the Championship.
In December 2004, Joe Kinnear resigned as the manager of Nottingham Forest as the team dropped into the relegation zone. Mick Harford took temporary charge before Gary Megson was appointed.
The team participated in League One during the 2005-06 season.
In February 2006, Frank Barlow and Ian McParland assumed the roles of caretaker managers for Nottingham Forest following Gary Megson's resignation. They achieved a remarkable 6 straight wins and an unbeaten run of 10 games, a feat not seen since the '60s.
In March 2006, Frank Barlow and Ian McParland were recognized as joint Managers Of The Month for their unbeaten run with Nottingham Forest, being the only team in the football league to achieve this feat.
Colin Calderwood, previously of Northampton Town, was appointed as Nottingham Forest's new manager in May 2006. He became the 12th new manager since the retirement of Brian Clough 13 years earlier.
The team participated in League One during the 2006-07 season.
Nottingham Forest lost their seven-point league lead in League One after going on a poor run of form, winning only one game in five. A 1-1 draw against Tranmere Rovers knocked them off the top spot in late December 2006.
On 20 June 2007, Nottingham Forest announced ambitious plans to relocate to a new stadium in the Clifton area of the city, signaling a significant development for the club.
Colin Calderwood was sacked from Nottingham Forest following a Boxing Day 4–2 defeat to the Championship's bottom club Doncaster Rovers in the 2008–09 campaign.
Billy Davies took over as the new manager of Nottingham Forest on January 1, 2009. Under his leadership, the team avoided relegation and finished 19th in the Championship.
The team participated in the Championship during the 2010-11 season.
Steve McClaren resigned from his role as manager of Nottingham Forest after a 3–1 home defeat to Birmingham City. His departure was believed to be due to his disappointment with the lack of new signings and he left the club without compensation.
Frank Clark took over as the new chairman of Nottingham Forest following the departure of Nigel Doughty. His appointment came after Nigel Doughty stepped down as chairman in the aftermath of Steve McClaren's resignation.
Steve Cotterill was appointed as the new manager of Nottingham Forest, replacing Steve McClaren. His appointment came shortly after Frank Clark took over as the new chairman of the club.
Former chairman and owner of Nottingham Forest, Nigel Doughty, passed away due to Sudden arrhythmic death syndrome (SADS). His death marked a significant loss for the club and its community.
The Al-Hasawi family purchased Nottingham Forest from the estate of Nigel Doughty, signaling a change in ownership for the club. This takeover marked a new era for Nottingham Forest under the ownership of the Al-Hasawi family.
Following the takeover by the Al-Hasawi family, manager Steve Cotterill was sacked from his position at Nottingham Forest. This decision was part of the changes implemented by the new ownership.
Sean O'Driscoll was appointed as the manager of Nottingham Forest by the Al-Hasawi family from Kuwait. He was known for his attractive brand of passing football and had previously managed Doncaster Rovers and Crawley Town.
Omar Al-Hasawi stepped down from his position at Nottingham Forest due to personal reasons, and Fawaz Al-Hasawi took over as the majority shareholder with his brother and cousin holding minority shares.
Sean O'Driscoll was sacked as the manager of Nottingham Forest after a 4–2 victory over Leeds United. The club aimed for a change ahead of the January transfer window and appointed Alex McLeish as the new manager.
Nottingham Forest and Alex McLeish parted ways by mutual agreement after 40 days of cooperation. This decision raised concerns among supporters and pundits about the club's situation.
Following a 5–0 defeat against Derby County on 24 March 2014, Billy Davies was sacked as the manager of Nottingham Forest.
Stuart Pearce, a fan favorite, was named the manager of Nottingham Forest after initially rejecting the job. He signed a two-year contract and led the team to an unbeaten start to the season.
Stuart Pearce was sacked as the manager of Nottingham Forest on 1 February 2015 after a series of poor results following a strong start to the 2014–15 season.
On 13 March 2016, Dougie Freedman was sacked as Nottingham Forest manager after a 3–0 defeat at home to Sheffield Wednesday. Paul Williams was then appointed as temporary manager.
On 27 June 2016, Philippe Montanier was appointed as Nottingham Forest manager on a two-year contract, becoming the club's first manager from outside the British isles.
On 14 January 2017, Philippe Montanier was sacked as the manager of Nottingham Forest while the club was in 20th place in the Championship.
On 14 March 2017, Mark Warburton was named as the new manager of Nottingham Forest. He took over the managerial position from the previous coach.
Evangelos Marinakis completed his takeover of Nottingham Forest, ending Al-Hasawi's ownership.
Mark Warburton was dismissed as the manager of Nottingham Forest after a 1-0 home loss to Sunderland.
Aitor Karanka took over as the manager of Nottingham Forest following Mark Warburton's departure.
Aitor Karanka departed from his position as Nottingham Forest manager after being released from his contract.
Martin O'Neill became the new manager of Nottingham Forest, succeeding Aitor Karanka.
Chris Hughton took over as the new manager of Nottingham Forest following Sabri Lamouchi's sacking.
On 16 September 2021, Chris Hughton was sacked as the manager of Nottingham Forest after failing to win any of the club's opening seven games of the 2021–22 season. His time in charge came to an end.
Steve Cooper was appointed as the new head coach of Nottingham Forest, leading the team to a significant improvement in form and securing a spot in the playoffs for the first time in a decade.
Nottingham Forest F.C. faced a heavy defeat with a score of 3-0 against Coventry City F.C. in a match.
Nottingham Forest F.C. faced a heavy defeat with a score of 5-0 against Newcastle United F.C. in a match.
Nottingham Forest won the play-off finals against Huddersfield Town A.F.C, securing their entry into the Premier League for the 2022-2023 season. This marked their first entry into the Premier League in 23 years.
After a period of poor results, Nottingham Forest announced that Steve Cooper signed a new three-year contract as the head coach.
Nottingham Forest hosted Arsenal in the FA Cup 3rd round, holding them at nil nil until Lewis Grabban scored a late winner. This victory secured their place in the 4th round and eliminated the FA Cup's most successful team at the 3rd round stage.
Sporting director Filippo Giraldi was sacked by Nottingham Forest after six months in the job while the club was in the relegation zone.
Nottingham Forest secured their Premier League status for the following season with a 1-0 victory over Arsenal, also confirming the title for Manchester City.
On 19 December 2023, Nottingham Forest sacked Cooper and appointed Nuno Espírito Santo as the new manager.
On 15 January 2024, Nottingham Forest was charged with breaching Premier League profit and sustainability rules in their accounts for 2022–23.
On 18 March 2024, Nottingham Forest was docked four points and pushed into relegation places after breaching the financial threshold in the 2022–23 season.