Nottingham Forest

There is an argument that Nottingham Forest are one of the most famous clubs outside of the Premier League. They are one of a select few English clubs that have won the European Cup, for example. The success that they have enjoyed over the years has pretty much all been achieved at The City Ground, the stadium that Forest have called home since it opened in 1898. Before that they lived a somewhat nomadic existence, spending time at no less than six different grounds over thirty-three years. They moved to The City Ground in September of 1898, with the new stadium located not far from the old Town Ground and opposite Trent Bridge. The name of the stadium was given as a reflection of Nottingham’s newly achieved city status. To begin with it was nothing more than a pitch with just one stand at the end, exposed to the public - and the elements - on the other three. Stands were built over the years, of course, and in 1968 The Main Stand caught fire during a game between Forest and Leeds United. Although much of the club’s memorabilia was destroyed not one person from the 31,126 capacity crowd was injured.