How Forest retained the European Cup

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Nottingham Forest retained the European Cup in 1980: Garry Birtles' memories

Forty years on from their triumph, Garry Birtles recalls Nottingham Forests rise under Brian Clough and the night they retained their European crown against Hamburg.

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A great read from sky sports

 

[Mibeesayemibeesnaw]

Only team to have won the european cup more times than the domestic league.

 

[JerseyLoyalist]

Only team to have won the european cup more times than the domestic league.

Great trivia question.

 

[Govanhighfp]

They just mentioned in the Hamburg game that it's 40 years ago today

 

[El Chico de Natura]

Brian Clough the GOAT.

 

[Leedsbear]

The documentary ‘I Believe In Miracles‘ details this era and is brilliant.

 

[Wazza]

The documentary ‘I Believe In Miracles‘ details this era and is brilliant.

Just started on BT Sport that, really is superb.

 

[gersintaethum]

That was some achievement from a small club. Back in those days the ECF was one of the few live games on TV and there always seemed to be an English team.

 

[Rangerista]

A pity they don't have a publicity machine behind them like the mentally challengeds.

 

[Ruben Sosa]

Just watched I believe in Miracles.

Brilliant stuff and just a shame we didn't get past Cologne and go up against them in the semi after knocking out Juve and PSV.

 

[DonDraper]

Just watched I believe in Miracles.

Brilliant stuff and just a shame we didn't get past Cologne and go up against them in the semi after knocking out Juve and PSV.

Gordon Smith is on record as saying we would have beat them, I think he’s right

 

[Ruben Sosa]

Gordon Smith is on record as saying we would have beat them, I think he’s right

There was every chance I reckon, Cologne were the width of a post from going 3-0 up at the City Ground in the first leg of the semi.

They did have Clough mind you, and Robertson was a special player.