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The next 1980–81 season in the European Cup first round, Forest lost 2–0 on aggregate, losing 1–0 both at home and away to CSKA Sofia. [72] McGovern subsequently said the double defeat by CSKA affected the team's self-confidence, in that they had lost out to "modestly talented" opponents. [47] Forest lost the 1980 European Super Cup on away goals after a 2–2 aggregate draw against Valencia, with Bowyer scoring both Forest goals in the home first leg. [73] On 11 February 1981, Forest lost 1–0 in the 1980 Intercontinental Cup against Uruguayan side, Club Nacional de Football. The match was played for the first time at the neutral venue National Stadium in Tokyo before 62,000 fans. [74] In 1989–90, Forest retained the League Cup with Nigel Jemson scoring the only goal in a 1–0 win over Oldham Athletic, but could only finish ninth in the First Division. Despite winning the League Cup, Forest would miss out on European football the following season. Though the ban on English clubs playing in European competitions had been lifted for the 1990–91 season, the only UEFA Cup place went to league runners-up Aston Villa. Three Forest players (Walker, Pearce and Hodge) were named in the PFA Team of the Year for that season. Brian Clough and Peter Taylor glory years (1975–82) [ edit ] Brian Clough managed Nottingham Forest for 18 years. The City Ground". www.thecityground.com. Archived from the original on 25 September 2018 . Retrieved 19 December 2017. Nottingham Forest FC 1980/81 uefa.com". Archived from the original on 5 December 2017 . Retrieved 3 April 2018.

Shennan, Paddy (25 March 2009). "Brian Clough DID see the light over Hillsborough – but it took him 12 years". Liverpool Echo. Riley, Catherine (23 September 1997). "Football: After 13 years Anderlecht are punished by Uefa". The Independent . Retrieved 7 June 2013. Ron Atkinson made his last managerial appearance in football as Nottingham Forest's interim manager, taking charge in January 1999. Brought in with the alleged promise of a million pound bonus if he kept Forest up, 'Big Ron' did little to endear himself to the Forest faithful by climbing into the wrong dugout at the start of his first game in charge - against Arsenal. It was later claimed that in true Big Ron style he was heard joking after the match that he'd thought Forest had Dennis Bergkamp on their bench. He was unable to succeed in keeping Forest clear of relegation, and for the third time in seven seasons they were relegated as the Premiership's bottom club.Derby County – Leeds United 2:2 (Premier League 1977/1978, 6. Round)". worldfootball.net . Retrieved 3 April 2018.

a b "Brian Clough: The greatest manager England never had?". BBC News. 15 July 2010 . Retrieved 14 June 2012. The 2010–11 season saw Forest, after a season of highs and lows, finish sixth place in championship table with 75 points, putting them into the play-offs for the fourt

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Clough’s information was that Burns drove around in a battered Vauxhall Viva with no MOT or insurance (“Not true,” Burns always insisted). A picture developed of an untamed, hard-drinking pub-brawler. Clough didn’t want someone bringing bad headlines to the club and was so opposed to the idea it caused friction between him and Taylor. “Forget it,” Clough said when Taylor came up with the idea. “I don’t want troublemakers, I don’t want shit-houses and I don’t want an ugly bastard like Kenny Burns littering my club.” Theirs was a deep friendship, not just a footballing marriage. Taylor had been an ally of Clough’s during his outspoken playing days at Middlesbrough. His had been one of few voices of support for the young forward at the beginning of his playing career and, over time, the two would become inseparable, bonding over a love for the game and a shared vision for how it should be played. Robinson, Paul (9 October 2009). "The Ten Best Mass Insults". The Independent. London . Retrieved 3 December 2013. Middlesbrough'S Statue". Brianclough.com. 16 May 2007. Archived from the original on 29 March 2009 . Retrieved 11 July 2009.