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Nottingham Forest F.C.

Professional football club based in Nottinghamshire
Professional football club based in Nottinghamshire

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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1865
Foundation of Nottingham Forest Football Club

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.

1866-03-22
Forest's First Official Game Against Notts County

Nottingham Forest played their first ever official game against Notts County on 22 March 1866.

1870-04-23
William Henry Revis Scores First Goal in League Play

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.

1878
Formation of Nottingham Forest Football Club

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.

1886
Forest Donates Football Kits to Arsenal

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.

1888
Forest's Application Rejected to Join Football League

Nottingham Forest's application to join the Football League at its formation in 1888 was rejected. Instead, they joined the Football Alliance in 1889.

1891-01-17
Record Win against Clapton

Nottingham Forest achieved a record 14–0 victory against Clapton in the FA Cup first round on January 17, 1891.

1892
Nottingham Forest Wins Football Alliance

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.

1898
Nottingham Forest FA Cup Final Team

Nottingham Forest reached the FA Cup Final in 1898, showcasing their prowess in English football during that period.

1899
Forest's Baseball Club Becomes British Champions

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.

1900-01
Strong Performance in 1st Division

In the 1900-01 season, the team performed well in the 1st Division, finishing in a high position with 39 points.

1902
Nottingham Forest lost FA Cup semi-finals

Nottingham Forest reached the semi-finals of the FA Cup in 1902 but unfortunately lost.

1905-06
Relegation from 1st Division

During the 1905-06 season, the team was relegated from the 1st Division after finishing in a low position.

1906-07
Promotion to 1st Division

In the 1906-07 season, the team was promoted to the 1st Division after finishing in a high position in the 2nd Division.

1907-08
Performance in 1st Division

The team had a decent season in the 1st Division in 1907-08.

1910-11
Relegation from 1st Division

In the 1910-11 season, the team was relegated from the 1st Division.

1911
Nottingham Forest relegated to Second Division

In 1911, Nottingham Forest was relegated to the Second Division after a challenging season.

1914
Nottingham Forest had to seek re-election

After finishing bottom of the Second Division in 1914, Nottingham Forest had to seek re-election to remain in the league.

1919
Nottingham Forest Campaign for Football League First Division

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.

1937-04-10
Record Defeat against Blackburn Rovers

Nottingham Forest suffered a record 1–9 defeat against Blackburn Rovers in the Second Division on April 10, 1937.

1947
First Use of City Arms of Nottingham on Nottingham Forest Kits

The first club crest used by Nottingham Forest was the city arms of Nottingham, first appearing on kits in 1947.

1957
Nottingham Forest regained First Division status

In 1957, Nottingham Forest regained their First Division status after promotion.

1959-04-25
1959 FA Cup Final

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.

1966-04-15
Forest's Match Against Aston Villa

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.

1966-10-01
Nottingham Forest beats Manchester United 4-1

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.

1967-04-15
Nottingham Forest defeats Aston Villa 3-0

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.

1972-12-26
Sacking of Allan Brown

A 2–0 Boxing Day home defeat by Notts County prompted the committee (Forest had no board of directors then) to sack Allan Brown.

1973
Competition to Design New Nottingham Forest Badge

In March 1973, a competition was held to design a new badge for Nottingham Forest, with the winning design by David Lewis.

1974
Introduction of Current Nottingham Forest Club Badge

The current Nottingham Forest club badge was introduced in 1974, featuring two stars to commemorate the European Cup victories in 1979 and 1980.

1975-01-06
Brian Clough appointed as Nottingham Forest manager

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.

1976-07
Peter Taylor rejoins Brian Clough at Nottingham Forest

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.

1976-09
Peter Withe joins Nottingham Forest

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.

1976-10
Larry Lloyd signed by Brian Clough

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.

1976-12
Nottingham Forest wins the 1976–77 Anglo-Scottish Cup

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.

1977-05-07
Nottingham Forest finishes 3rd in the 1976–77 Football League Second Division

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.

1977-05-14
Wolves defeat Bolton securing Forest's promotion

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.

1977-11-19
Nottingham Forest loses to Leeds United

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.

1978-03-11
Nottingham Forest loses to West Bromwich Albion in FA Cup sixth round

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.

1978-04-22
Becoming 1977–78 Football League champions

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.

1978-12-09
Ending 42 match unbeaten league run by Liverpool

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.

1979-05-30
Nottingham Forest wins European Cup Final

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.

1980-02-20
Nottingham Forest wins 1980 European Cup final

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.

1981-02-11
Nottingham Forest loses Intercontinental Cup

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.

1982
Breakup of Nottingham Forest's League and European Cup winning squad

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.

1983-04
Anderlecht controversially beats Nottingham Forest in UEFA Cup semi-finals

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.

1985
Nottingham Forest F.C. in the First Division

Nottingham Forest F.C. was part of the First Division in the 1984/85 season, with Brian Clough as their manager.

1986
Nottingham Forest F.C. competes in the First Division

In the 1985/86 season, Nottingham Forest F.C. participated in the First Division tournament, managed by Brian Clough.

1987-04
Forest wins Football League Centenary Tournament final against Sheffield Wednesday

Nottingham Forest emerged victorious in the Football League Centenary Tournament final in April 1988 after a penalty shootout against Sheffield Wednesday.

1988
Nottingham Forest F.C. achieves success in the First Division

During the 1987/88 season, Nottingham Forest F.C. had a successful campaign in the First Division, led by manager Brian Clough.

1989-01-18
Brian Clough hits own team's fans during pitch invasion

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.

1990-04
Forest retains League Cup by beating Oldham Athletic

Nottingham Forest successfully defended their League Cup title by defeating Oldham Athletic 1-0 in the final.

1991
Nottingham Forest reaches FA Cup 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.

1992-08-16
Forest beats Liverpool in first televised Premier League game

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.

1993-08-16
Forest beats Liverpool in the first live televised Premier League game

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.

1994-06
Stan Collymore sold to Liverpool

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.

1997-03
Dave Bassett becomes Nottingham Forest Manager

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.

1998
Nottingham Forest wins Division One championship

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.

1999-04-24
Ron Atkinson retires after Forest's relegation

On April 24, 1999, Ron Atkinson announced his retirement from football management after Nottingham Forest's relegation to Division One was confirmed.

2000-01
1st Division Season Standings

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.

2001-05-06
Oldest league player

Dave Beasant became the oldest league player at 42 years and 47 days when he played against Tranmere Rovers on May 6, 2001.

2001-10-13
Youngest league player

Craig Westcarr became the youngest league player at 16 years old when he played against Burnley on October 13, 2001.

2002-03
Nottingham Forest's Playoff Qualification

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.

2003-04
Paul Hart's Sacking

Paul Hart was sacked as the manager of Nottingham Forest in February 2004 as the club was struggling near the foot of Division One.

2004-02
Paul Hart sacked as manager

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.

2004-05
Joe Kinnear's Resignation

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.

2004-12
Joe Kinnear resigns as manager

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.

2005-06
League One 2005-06

The team participated in League One during the 2005-06 season.

2006-02
Frank Barlow and Ian McParland Take Over as Caretaker Managers

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.

2006-03
Frank Barlow and Ian McParland Named Joint Managers Of The Month

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.

2006-05
Appointment of Colin Calderwood as Nottingham Forest's Manager

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.

2006-07
League One 2006-07

The team participated in League One during the 2006-07 season.

2006-12
Forest loses league lead in League One

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.

2007-06-20
Forest announces plans to relocate to new stadium

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.

2008-12-26
Sacking of Colin Calderwood from Nottingham Forest

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.

2009-01-01
Billy Davies Becomes Manager

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.

2010-11
Championship 2010-11

The team participated in the Championship during the 2010-11 season.

2011-10-02
Steve McClaren Resigns as Nottingham Forest Manager

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.

2011-10-12
Frank Clark Becomes Chairman of Nottingham Forest

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.

2011-10-14
Steve Cotterill Appointed as Nottingham Forest Manager

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.

2012-02-04
Nigel Doughty Passes Away

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.

2012-07-11
Al-Hasawi Family Takes Over Nottingham Forest

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.

2012-07-12
Steve Cotterill Sacked as Nottingham Forest Manager

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.

2012-07-19
Appointment of Sean O'Driscoll as Manager

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.

2012-12-15
Change in Ownership at Nottingham Forest

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.

2012-12-26
Sacking of Sean O'Driscoll

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.

2013-02-05
Mutual Agreement between Forest and Alex McLeish

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.

2014-03-24
Billy Davies sacked after defeat against Derby County

Following a 5–0 defeat against Derby County on 24 March 2014, Billy Davies was sacked as the manager of Nottingham Forest.

2014-07-01
Appointment of Stuart Pearce as Manager

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.

2015-02-01
Stuart Pearce sacked as Nottingham Forest manager

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.

2016-03-13
Dougie Freedman sacked as Forest manager

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.

2016-06-27
Philippe Montanier appointed as Forest 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.

2017-01-14
Philippe Montanier sacked as Nottingham Forest manager

On 14 January 2017, Philippe Montanier was sacked as the manager of Nottingham Forest while the club was in 20th place in the Championship.

2017-03-14
Mark Warburton named as Forest manager

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.

2017-05-18
Evangelos Marinakis takeover of Nottingham Forest

Evangelos Marinakis completed his takeover of Nottingham Forest, ending Al-Hasawi's ownership.

2017-12-31
Mark Warburton sacked as Nottingham Forest manager

Mark Warburton was dismissed as the manager of Nottingham Forest after a 1-0 home loss to Sunderland.

2018-01-08
Aitor Karanka appointed as Nottingham Forest manager

Aitor Karanka took over as the manager of Nottingham Forest following Mark Warburton's departure.

2019-01-11
Aitor Karanka leaves Nottingham Forest

Aitor Karanka departed from his position as Nottingham Forest manager after being released from his contract.

2019-01-15
Martin O'Neill appointed as Nottingham Forest manager

Martin O'Neill became the new manager of Nottingham Forest, succeeding Aitor Karanka.

2020-10-06
Chris Hughton appointed as Nottingham Forest manager

Chris Hughton took over as the new manager of Nottingham Forest following Sabri Lamouchi's sacking.

2021-09-16
Chris Hughton sacked as Forest manager

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.

2021-09-21
Appointment of Steve Cooper as Head Coach

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.

2021-09-25
Nottingham Forest F.C. suffers a 3-0 defeat against Coventry City F.C.

Nottingham Forest F.C. faced a heavy defeat with a score of 3-0 against Coventry City F.C. in a match.

2021-10-03
Nottingham Forest F.C. suffers a 5-0 defeat against Newcastle United F.C.

Nottingham Forest F.C. faced a heavy defeat with a score of 5-0 against Newcastle United F.C. in a match.

2022-05-29
Nottingham Forest Play-off Finals Victory

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.

2022-10-07
Contract Extension for Steve Cooper

After a period of poor results, Nottingham Forest announced that Steve Cooper signed a new three-year contract as the head coach.

2023-01-09
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal FA Cup 3rd Round

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.

2023-04-11
Sacking of Sporting Director Filippo Giraldi

Sporting director Filippo Giraldi was sacked by Nottingham Forest after six months in the job while the club was in the relegation zone.

2023-05-20
Securing Premier League Status

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.

2023-12-19
Nuno Espírito Santo Appointed as Nottingham Forest Manager

On 19 December 2023, Nottingham Forest sacked Cooper and appointed Nuno Espírito Santo as the new manager.

2024-01-15
Nottingham Forest Charged with Breaching Premier League Profit and Sustainability Rules

On 15 January 2024, Nottingham Forest was charged with breaching Premier League profit and sustainability rules in their accounts for 2022–23.

2024-03-18
Nottingham Forest Docked Points for Breaching Financial Threshold

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.

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