About

Nottingham Forest Football Club, based in West Bridgford, compete in the Premier League and were founded on 1 January 1865. The club has a long recorded history and a distinctive supporter culture; at Walkouts you will find signed football shirts, framed pieces and limited edition releases linked to the team’s most celebrated eras.

Forest’s golden era under Brian Clough and Peter Taylor is central to the club story, a period that produced two European Cups and a string of domestic honours. The first-team record also includes cup success across the FA Cup and League Cup, and the club’s museum pieces and signed shirts frequently reference a proud tally that includes one League title among its headline domestic achievements.

The team have played at the City Ground since 1898, a riverside venue synonymous with the club and the East Midlands derby, and a common provenance detail for shirts offered with match annotations. Proper nouns such as Brian Clough, Peter Taylor and the Brian Clough Trophy appear often in collector notes, and derby matches against Derby County add provenance to specific match-worn or match-issued shirts.

Collectors value both match-worn jerseys and fanshop retail items, and Nottingham Forest pieces are no exception; signed retail shirts, early-run limited editions and player-issue variants are actively sought, especially when accompanied by verification. Provenance statements that mention early fanshop runs or region-specific releases increase demand, while framed retail signatures and player-issue details are routinely highlighted in item descriptions.

Anniversary releases also carry collector interest, notably releases tied to milestone seasons such as the 125th anniversary 1990, which marked a late 20th century celebration of the club’s long history. Commemorative shirts produced around major anniversaries tend to be limited runs, often featuring special crests, sleeve badges or printed anniversary dates that appeal to collectors and long-term supporters.

Season and match magnets are a core reason fans chase particular shirts; pieces from the 1978-79 and 1979-80 European Cup seasons are prized because they represent back-to-back continental triumphs under Clough and Taylor. Shirts connected to those campaigns, and to domestic cup runs in 1989 and 1990, are often singled out for their association with decisive ties and historic European fixtures.

The collector picture also features colourways and authentication cues, with the white away shirt with red trim frequently cited among notable alternate kits and paired in listings with a COA to verify signatures. Final listings commonly reference specific seasons such as 1978-79 and the 2022 play-off win to anchor provenance, and items described in that context close the page for fans and researchers alike, with a reminder that Walkouts details limited edition and signed retail shirts alongside Free worldwide shipping.

Honours

Nottingham Forest combine notable cup pedigree with rare continental success. The club has won two European Cups and added a UEFA Super Cup to its cabinet, alongside a one League title at national level. Domestic cup form is strong, with two FA Cups, four League Cups and an FA Charity Shield among the honours. The back-to-back European Cup triumphs in 1979 and 1980 stand as the club's landmark continental achievements, while the late 1980s delivered consecutive League Cup victories in 1989 and 1990. Forest's honours list makes them one of a small group of English clubs to win Europe's top prize more times than the domestic championship. The side has spent almost all of its history within the top two tiers of English football and won promotion back to the Premier League via the play-offs in 2022. They were also losing finalists in the 1991 FA Cup and the 1992 League Cup final.

Legends & Leadership

Peter Taylor is recognised in Forest history as the key coaching partner during the club's most successful era. His role alongside Brian Clough helped construct the side that achieved domestic and European success.

Brian Clough is celebrated as the club's legendary manager whose leadership delivered Forest's greatest trophies, including the consecutive European Cup triumphs that define the club's historical peak.

Stadium

Nottingham Forest's matches have been held at the City Ground since 1898, a stadium closely tied to the club's identity in West Bridgford. The riverside setting and long residence give the ground a strong sense of continuity and history, with matchdays noted for vocal, close-quarters support. Local rivalry fixtures with Derby County - the East Midlands derby - bring heightened atmosphere, and contests for the Brian Clough Trophy (founded in 2007) add further intensity. Home ties at the City Ground are frequently described by supporters as having an intimate, passionate feel, reflecting deep community links across Nottinghamshire and generations of matchgoing tradition.

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FAQ

Q: When was Nottingham Forest FC founded and where are they based? A: Nottingham Forest were founded in 1865 and are based in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, England.

Q: What are the club's most notable achievements? A: The club has enjoyed major cup success including two European Cups, domestic cup wins and a League title; it remains one of the English clubs to have lifted Europe's premier club trophy.

Q: Where does Forest play home matches and since when? A: Home matches have been played at the City Ground since 1898, a long-established riverside venue in West Bridgford.

Q: Are signed items verified when offered by the club or official sellers? A: Officially issued memorabilia is commonly accompanied by a COA (Certificate of Authenticity) or equivalent verification to assist collectors.