1978
Forest Breakthrough at City Ground
Garry Birtles emerged as a first-team forward for Nottingham Forest during the late 1970s. His rise from non-league football gave Brian Clough another useful attacking option.
Football player and manager history
Garry Birtles
Explore 4 football history records associated with Garry Birtles, arranged by year, month, day and event. Entries may concern different clubs or national teams during the person’s career.
Historical events
1979
First European Cup Final Forward Line
Garry Birtles starts in attack as Nottingham Forest win the 1979 European Cup. His progress from non-league football becomes one of Brian Clough's notable success stories.
1980
European Cup Retention as Striker
Garry Birtles led Nottingham Forest's forward line during the club's 1980 European Cup final victory over Hamburg. His work rate allowed teammates to exploit space as Forest defended their title.
1980
Madrid Final Centre Forward Role
Garry Birtles plays up front as Nottingham Forest face Hamburg in the European Cup final. His movement helps stretch the German defence during Forest's narrow win.