Throwbacks

In a season which saw Peter Taylor retire and the club finish 12th in Division One — the lowest since promotion in 1977 — Brian Clough’s side were…

Eliminated by CSKA Sofia in the first round, the defending champions of Europe failed to reach the heights of previous seasons as they slumped to seventh…

The champions of Europe became champions of Europe again — retaining their trophy — despite finishing fifth in the league.

The champions of England became champions of Europe in the 1978/79 season, knocking Liverpool off their perch — and retaining the trophy a year later.

The first year that Panini came to the UK and Brian Clough’s newly-promoted Nottingham Forest side won the First Division title by seven points…

Another blast from the past, Brian Clough’s Nottingham Forest team from 1988. With thanks to Charles Erickson. Courtesy of Panini stickers… Click on the images…

Another from the Seat Pitch archives (well, the box in Martin Peach’s loft), Brian Clough’s Nottingham Forest team from 1983. Courtesy of Panini stickers… Click…

Another from the Seat Pitch archives (well, the box in Simon Davies’ loft), Brian Clough’s Nottingham Forest team from 1987. Courtesy of Panini stickers… Click…

Another from the Seat Pitch archives (well, the box in the loft), Brian Clough’s Nottingham Forest team from 1986. Courtesy of Panini stickers… Click on…

Unearthed from the Seat Pitch archives (well, found in a box in the loft), Brian Clough’s Nottingham Forest team from 1985. Courtesy of Panini stickers……