In this episode of It Was What It Was, co-hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper continue their deep dive into Brian Clough's transformative tenure at Nottingham Forest. This second part of a four-part special, captures the thrilling journey as Forest ventures into the European Cup, starting from their incredible 5-1 victory over AEK Athens and leading up to their historic final against Malmö. Expect to hear detailed anecdotes and insights revealing Clough's unique management style, key matches and significant strategic decisions, including the controversial but ultimately successful signing of Trevor Francis for a British record fee. Join us to explore how a team from the second division ascended to the pinnacle of European football.
00:28 Introduction to Nottingham Forest's European Journey
01:26 Forest's Rise to European Dominance
01:46 The Quest for the European Cup
03:36 Strategic Moves and Key Decisions
10:02 Facing Liverpool in the European Cup
12:42 The Tactical Genius of Clough and Taylor
26:17 The Aftermath and Moving Forward
26:38 Unbeaten Streak and Chairman Change
27:35 European Cup Drama: Forest vs. AEK Athens
28:19 Clough's Management Style and Larry Lloyd Incident
30:55 Training Anecdotes and Managerial Hypocrisy
37:39 Trevor Francis Joins Forest
40:51 League Cup Final and European Cup Quarter-Finals
42:25 Semi-Final Showdown Against Cologne
48:37 European Cup Final Against Malmö
55:27 Forest Crowned European Champions
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