Featured in John Shipley’s anthology are a plethora of stories on this charismatic football club ranging from their origins to little-known facts about players and managers. Highlighted is Forest’s ‘Golden Era’ under colourful manager Brian Clough during which the side secured promotion to the highest tier of English football, and in a totally unprecedented move went on to win the European Cup in two consecutive seasons, being one of only four English sides to hold the trophy.
Here you will find player feats, individual records and plenty of weird and wonderful tales from a club that is inextricably linked with the enigmatic Brain Clough. Rivalry with NottsCounty, favourite managers, quotes ranging from the profound to the downright bizarre and cult heroes from yesteryear. Packed with facts, stats, trivia, stories and legend, fans of the club can delve deep to find out all about the events and people who have shaped Forest into what it is today.
Fun and irreverent, as well as informative
Perfect trivia title to dip in to
Full of quirky club history and amusing quotes to appeal to fans of all ages
John Shipley had a career in sales before giving it all up to become a full-time writer. He is the author of NottinghamForest: Champions 1977/78. He lives in Bridgnorth.
To be released September 2011 at £9.99 with full review coming soon on Forest Mad.