How well do you know the greatest era in Nottingham Forest history? From the 1975 arrival to the 1993 farewell, test your knowledge of Old Big 'Ead's extraordinary reign.
Brian Clough arrived at Nottingham Forest in January 1975, fresh from his infamous 44-day stint at Leeds United. What followed was the most remarkable managerial reign in English football history. In just three years, he took a Second Division side to the First Division title, then won back-to-back European Cups in 1979 and 1980.
Along the way there were four League Cup triumphs, a Charity Shield, a Super Cup, and a string of quotable one-liners that cemented Clough as one of football's most charismatic figures. His partnership with Peter Taylor, his ability to sign bargain players and turn them into world-beaters, and his sheer force of personality made him unique.
This quiz covers everything from the glory years to the quotes, from Trevor Francis to Roy Keane, from Munich to Madrid. Let's see how much you really know.
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Play the Full QuizBrian Clough became manager of Nottingham Forest on 6 January 1975, arriving after his infamous 44-day stint as manager of Leeds United. He would go on to manage Forest for 18 years until his retirement in May 1993.
Clough won two European Cups with Nottingham Forest: the first in 1979 (1-0 vs Malmo in Munich, Trevor Francis scoring) and the second in 1980 (1-0 vs Hamburg in Madrid, John Robertson scoring). Forest remain one of only a handful of clubs to win back-to-back European Cups.
Peter Taylor was Clough's legendary assistant manager. Taylor joined Forest in 1976 and the partnership delivered the First Division title, two European Cups, and two League Cups before Taylor left in 1982. Ronnie Fenton later served as Clough's assistant.
Clough won nine major trophies at Forest: one First Division title (1977-78), two European Cups (1979, 1980), four League Cups (1978, 1979, 1989, 1990), one Charity Shield (1978), and one European Super Cup (1979).
Despite being arguably the best English manager of his generation, Clough was never offered the England job. His outspoken personality and confrontational style alienated the FA establishment. He famously said: "I'm sure the England selectors thought if they took me on and gave me the job, I'd want to run the show. They were shrewd, because that's exactly what I would have done."