1977
First Division Regular at Right Back
Viv Anderson establishes himself as Nottingham Forest's right-back during the club's climb under Brian Clough. His performances combine defensive discipline with support down the flank.
Football player and manager history
Viv Anderson
Explore 12 football history records associated with Viv Anderson, arranged by year, month, day and event. Entries may concern different clubs or national teams during the person’s career.
Historical events
1978
First Black England International
Viv Anderson becomes England's first Black senior male international when he plays against Czechoslovakia in November 1978. Brian Clough's Forest defender makes history after his club's remarkable rise.
1978
Nottingham Forest 1978 First Division Title - Viv Anderson
Viv Anderson served in the defensive unit of the championship team as Nottingham Forest secured the 1977–78 Football League First Division title. The defender combined marking and positional discipline with support for passing from the back.
1979
European Cup
Part of the Forest team which retained the League Cup and then clinched the European Cup in 1979 with victory over Malmo
1979
First European Title for Forest Right Back
Viv Anderson started at right-back as Nottingham Forest defeated Malmö FF in the 1979 European Cup final. The triumph capped a remarkable transformation of a club recently promoted from the Second Division.
1980
Second Consecutive European Final Defence
Viv Anderson starts at right-back against Hamburg in the 1980 European Cup final. His overlapping runs and defensive awareness contribute to Forest retaining the trophy.
1984
Transfer
Revives his career with a move to Arsenal for œ250,000
1987
Transfer
A tribunal agrees 250,000 pounds deal, becomes Alex Fergusons first signing since taking over as manager of Manchester United
1993
Manager
Appointed player-manager of Barnsley
1993
Transfer
Appointed player-manager of Barnsley
2000
MBE
Appointed a Member of Order of the British Empire (MBE)
2004
Hall of Fame
Inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame