1972
Midfield Work in First Title
John McGovern plays an important central-midfield role for Brian Clough’s Derby County during the 1971-72 First Division championship campaign.
Football player and manager history
John McGovern
Explore 4 football history records associated with John McGovern, arranged by year, month, day and event. Entries may concern different clubs or national teams during the person’s career.
Historical events
1975
McGovern Takes Forest Captaincy
John McGovern became a central figure in Nottingham Forest's midfield after joining from Leeds United in 1975. As captain, he would lead a side that achieved league and European success under Brian Clough.
1979
Captain in Munich European Triumph
John McGovern captains Nottingham Forest against Malmö in the club's first European Cup final. He leads the side through a narrow victory at Munich's Olympic Stadium.
1980
Captain Retains European Crown
John McGovern captains Nottingham Forest for a second consecutive European Cup final win. He organises the midfield as Brian Clough's team overcome Hamburg in Madrid.