Second European Cup Medal
Martin O'Neill was part of the Nottingham Forest squad that retained the European Cup in 1980. The Northern Ireland midfielder added international experience to Brian Clough's successful side.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Martin O'Neill Biography and Timeline
Follow Martin O'Neill through 2 dated historical records for Northern Ireland.
Martin O'Neill, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
2Distinct records
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1980–1996Years on this page
1980
1996
Leicester Play Off Promotion Debut Season
O'Neill leads Leicester City to the Premier League through the 1996 First Division play-off final, beating Crystal Palace 2-1 after extra time.
Records, sources and methodology
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