| Tommy Jackson |
At Forest from 1970 to 1975 when he went to Manchester United. Successful as a manager at both Waterford AFC and Glentoran in Belfast. |
| Nigel Jemson |
After 3 seasons at Forest he went to Sheffield Wednesday. Became very successful captain of Shrewsbury Town, scoring over 40 goals in his 3 years there. Became manager of Ilkeston town and then assistant manager at Halifax Town. Left to Join Arnold Town and then Rainworth MW where he sought to extend his playing career, but has now been released. |
| Nikola Jerkan |
Last played for Charleroi in Belgium (2000-02 season) but has now retired. It currently trying his hand at coaching but we don't know where. |
| Andrew Johnson |
The midfielder made 128 appearances for Forest from 1997-2001 when he moved to West Brom. After being released by Barnsley he has signed for King's Lynn FC but resigned as assistant manager in September 2009. |
| David Johnson |
The Jamaican born striker made 98 appearances for Forest from 1997 to 2003, which included some time out on loan. Unable to get over injury problems he left the club to work on his coaching badges and is back playing for local side Dunkirk FC. |
| Eric Jones |
Basically a reserve player he made just 18 appearances for Forest between 1955 and 1958. Is retired and living in the Preston area where he still attends reunions at Preston United, where he first played. |
| Gary Jones |
Utility player joined Forest under David Platt and transferred to Tranmere Rovers in August 2002. |
| Ian Kilford |
Made just one appearance as a sub in 1991 before going to Wigan until 2002 and then to Scunthorpe and Barrow. Now plays for Kendal Town in Unibond League Div 1. |
| John Langford |
Just 4 appearances for Forest during 3 years spent mostly as a reserve. He is now living in Sutton in Ashfield. He can be seen watching his grandson Nick who is on Mansfield Town's books. |
| Brian Laws |
Played over 200 games for Forest before becoming player-manager at Grimsby. After nearly 10 successful years as manager of Scunthorpe United became manager of Sheffield Wednesday in November 2006. Was sacked from that job in December 2009 but was only out of work for a short time before becoming manager of Premiership side Burnley but was sacked in January 2011. |
| Jason Lee |
The Forest favourite with the pineapple haircut left Forest back in 1997. Has played for a multitude of clubs including Notts County and Mansfield Town. Is now working for Forest in the City Community |
| Dick Le Flem |
Full name Richard Philip (Flip) Le Flem. Played for Forest from 1960-64, making 146 appearances. After a post-football career spent largely as an export specialist for an electronics company and then a mains and services executive for Guernsey Water he is now happily retired and living in Guernsey. |
| Tony Loughlan |
The midfielder made just two appearances for Forest in 1991 and scored after 36 seconds on his debut. Coached at Sunderland and Ipswich under Roy Keane before moving to Watford in 2011 as first team coach. |
| Des Lyttle |
Spells at West Brom and Northampton Town were followed by joining Conference strugglers Forest Green Rovers for the 2004-05 season. Became manager of Tamworth in 2010 and has been coaching at Wolves. October 2011 was appointed manager of Hucknall Town. Read more here. |
| George Lyall |
Made 136 appearances during 1972-1975. His daughter Louise writes and tells us: "Dad is living in Derbyshire, working for himself but found mainly on the golf course with my brother Graham who's a professional golfer. Dad is 55, fit and well, still happily married to my mum Linda and always checking on Forest's progress." |
Barry Lyons |
The winger made 239 appearances and scored 33 goals for Forest between 1966 and 1973. In his first season he helped the Reds reach the semi-final stage of the FA Cup and finish runners-up in Division One. He was much loved by The Trent End who sang Bar-bar, ba-ba-ba, Barry Lyons, to the Troggs' tune "I Can't Control Myself". He went into coaching, ending his career at York City in 1982. |
| Neil Martin |
Made 135 appearances from 1971-75 before being moved on by Clough and going to Brighton. Now lives at New Oscott, Sutton Coldfield in the West Midlands. |
| Salvatore Matrecano |
One of three Italians brought in by David Platt in 1999 he became injured and then seemed to lose the will to play. Last know to be playing at Italian club Benevento. |
| Jimmy McCaffrey |
Signed as a Forest apprentice in 1967, making just 11 first team appearances before going to Mansfield Town in 1972. After retiring from football he ran a newsagents in Rothley and now runs one in Glenfield Hospital, Leicester. |
| Jim McCann |
Made 2 starts and 4 sub appearances during 1974-75. He went on to play for Corby, Stockport and Halifax. He now lives in West Bridgford where he owns a roofing contracting business. He can occasionally be spotted at the 'Meadow Covert' on Alford Road. |
| Paul McGregor |
Played at Carlisle, Preston and Plymouth after leaving Forest. Released by Northampton Town at the end of the 2002-03 season. Is currently coaching the Chilwell Vipers U14 team in Chilwell, Nottingham. |
| Jim McInally |
Joined Forest from Celtic in 1984 and made 41 appearances before moving to Coventry. Spent most of his playing career at Dundee United. Moved into coaching and has recently (Oct 2004) been appointed manager of Greenock Morton. |
| James McIntosh |
The Scottish winger made 61 appearances for Forest between 1970 and 76, competing for his place with John Robertson. He is now living in Girvan, Ayrshire where he and his wife ran the post office until a few years ago. |
| Duncan McKenzie |
Has been working as an after dinner speaker and does radio work and hospitality at Everton. |
| Ray McKinnon |
At Forest in 1992/93 but made only 6 starts. Joined Montrose, his 11th club, in Nov. 2001 but they let him go early in 2003. He left Torquay in May 2001. He is also the owner of a gym in the Stobswell area of Dundee |
| Johnny Metgod |
Signed from Real Madrid for £300,000 in 1982 the Dutch midfielder left for Spurs in 1987. Left Feyenoord in November 2008 to become first team coach at Portsmouth. In 2009 he joined Nigel Clough as a coach for Derby County. |
| Steve Melton |
Made just 2 appearances for Forest, after joining the Academy in 1996, before moving onto Stoke City in 2000. Subsequent moves took him to Brighton, Hull, Boston United and Alfreton. Has joined King's Lynn (Oct 2006). |
Carlos Merino |
Impressed as a youth at Forest but then after making the first team was signed by Bilbao in 2000. His career did not live up to expectations and he struggled to get a place. Joined Spanish second division club Gimnastic Tarragona for 2005-06 season. He went on to play for UD Las Palmas and Albacete Balompié. |
| John Middleton |
Played for Forest 1974-77. Retired through injury and returned to home town of Skegness. Ran the Kings Oak caravan park in Chapel St Leonards and is now working for Fenland Laundries. |
| Gary Mills |
Became the youngest player at the time to play for Forest when he made his debut in 1978. Moved on to Notts County and became first team coach at Coventry City. Managed Notts County and Alfreton Town and now manages Tamworth. |
| Dennis Mochan |
The Scottish fullback played 103 games for Forest in the 1960s before moving to Colchester in 1966. Is now happily retired and living in Stenhousemuir Scotland. |
| David Needham |
A Forest defender during the 'Glory Years' he played for Notts County for a long while and briefly for QPR before joining Forest. He left in 1982 and played in the American leagues for a year before returning to play and then managed Kettering Town for 3 years. He is no longer in football and runs his own business. |
Henry Newton |
Midfielder in the great Forest side of '67. Signed for Derby in 1973 from Everton and played briefly for Walsall before retiring from the game due to injury. He still lives in the Derby area and ran a sub-post office there until retiring a few years ago. |
| Harry Nicholson |
Goalkeeper for Forest between 1955-56 made 72 appearances and was a member of the promotion team. Played briefly for four clubs after leaving Forest, the last being Poole Town in 1961.Is now fit and well and living in Bristol. He has only recently retired although well into his seventies. He still looks for the Forest results. |
| Adam Nowland |
The midfielder was signed by Joe Kinnear in Nov 2004, just five weeks before the manager left and struggled to get his place back under Gary Megson. He went to Preston in August 2005. Played for a number of clubs before going to try his luck in the USA. Read an interview with him here. |
| John O'Hare |
A Clough favourite, he brought him to Derby, Leeds and Forest where he played from 1975 and was released in 1981. He has been working for a Derby car dealer and is now scouting for Aston Villa. |
| Ben Olsen |
A popular figure during his loan spell here in 2000-01. Returned to the USA to join DC United where he became "one of the greatest players in D.C. United history." Retired from professional football on November 24th 2009. Read more here. |
| Brian O'Neil |
On loan to Forest in 1996 he has recently signed for Preston from Derby County. |
| Toddy Orlygsson |
He resigned his post as manager/coach at Icelandic first division club KA Akureyri mid-season 2005 because of his daughter's illness. Moved from his position as manager/coach with Icelandic club Fjardarbyggd to become manager of Icelandic side Fram Reykjavik. |
| Kjetil Osvold |
Midfielder from Norway made seven appearances for Forest in 1987. Was the third player from Norway to play in England. For those who read Norwegian and for a great photo click here. He is now a football agent in Norway. |
| Sidney Ottewell |
Signed from Luton Town in 1947 and made 32 appearances before going to Mansfield in 1950. Finished career as manager of Lockheed Leamington from 1960 to 1969. Still living in Nottingham. |
| Davy Oyen |
The Belgium International played just 9 times for Forest before moving back home. Played for K.V.S.K. United Overpelt-Lommel from 2005-06 and is now at KSV Roeselare. |
| Calvin Palmer |
This utility player was at Forest from 1958 to 1963 before moving on to Stoke City. Retired from League football in 1972. Now lives in Skegness and attended a Forest reunion at the city ground in May 2007. |
| Garry Parker |
Made 146 appearances from 1987-92, was playing for Kiddlington Town Old Boys in the Hellenic League before moving to Abington Town. He appears to have left there and was reported in a recent SKY Sports programme to be working as a painter and decorator. |
| Barry Parr |
Just one first team appearance as a goalkeeper for Forest in 1963. Left the club in 1965. He now works as a lorry driver in the Newark area. |
| Marco Pascolo |
Just 6 starts between the posts for Forest from 1997-98 he went to FC Zurich. Has stopped playing and is now goalkeeping coach for FC Sion. |
| Dennis Peacock |
Goalkeeper in the mid 70s. Went to play for Doncaster Rovers and is now a prison officer near Lincoln |
| Stuart Pearce |
The one and only Psycho made 522 appearances for Forest between 1985 and 1997. He started his managerial career at Manchester City before being appointed appointed manager of the England Under 21 side. Jan 2008 was appointed as one of Fabio Capello's coaches for the England senior team. |
| Gianluca Petrachi |
Played for Perugia until January 2002. Is now playing on the right side of midfield for Taranto in Serie C1/C |
| David Phillips |
Much under-rated at Forest where he played 146 times from 1993-98. Now a summariser for BBC Wales(Radio), Director of Football - Henley In Arden Sports College. Manager/Coach Coventry City U14's. Has also set up his own soccer schools and plays lots of golf/holidays(travel) etc. |
| Calvin Plummer |
Calvin Plummer lives in Nottingham and is Manager and Coach of Bilborough FC of the Notts Alliance Division 1. He spends a lot of time on the development of young footballers in the Bilborough and Wollaton area. |
| Raimondo Ponte |
The Swiss international was at Forest in 1980-81. Moved to French club FC Bastia. Has had a long, successful career in coaching including FC Zurich and two periods at FC Baden. Is now at FC Wohlen in Switzerland. |
| Hugo Porfirio |
On loan from Benfica in 1999, showed a lot of talent but returned to Portugal. Spent last season in the reserves at Benfica because of derogatory remarks he made about the Club's chairman. Has been reported that he is joining Chicago Fire of the MLS. |
| Mark Proctor |
The midfielder made 76 appearances for Forest betweem 1981 and 1983 before moving on to Sunderland. Played for a number of clubs, making a total of 598 appearances over his 20-year career. Is now youth team coach for his home club Middlesbrough. |
| Paul Raynor |
Made 4 appearances from 1984-85 before being sold to Huddersfield. After a brief managerial spell at Hednesford he played for Gainsborough Trinity before returning for a second spell at King's Lynn in the Dr Marten's Eastern. He coached at clubs including Sheffield United and Boston United, where he was assistant manager for a time to Steve Evans. In May 2007 Evans and Raynor left Boston to take over as manager and assistant at Crawley Town. |
Ronnie Rees |
Made 101 appearances for Forest between 1969 and 1972. Lives in Swansea and used to work for Ford in Bridgend but very sadly is unable to walk or talk after a stroke in 1995. He retired due to said stroke at the age of 51. Ronnie lives with his wife June, his wife of 39 years, has three sons and three grandsons. |
| Brian Rice |
Former Falkirk, Hibernian & Forest midfielder was assistant manager at Airdreionians FC for a year and then became Assistant Manager at Airdrie United and then coach at Falkirk. In July 2009 became assistant manager at Hibernian. Read more here. |
| Paul Richardson |
Made 224 appearances between 1967 and 1976. Not wanted by Clough he went briefly to Chester and then to Stoke. |
| David Riley |
'Biddy' Riley played just a handful of games for Forest between 1982 and 1987 when he went to Port Vale. He now runs a successful kitchen/tile shop in Yaxley near Peterborough, called 'Klassic Kitchens'. |
| Robert Rosario |
Went to American clubs Carolina Dynamo, where he made 29 appearances, scoring 4 goals and Charleston Battery (1998). He returned to Carolina Dynamo as Assistant Coach and although he no longer does that he is on their staff and coaches the youth clubs. |
| Juergen Roeber |
The midfielder played in America before coming to Forest in 1981. He went to Bayer Leverkusen in 1982. Became a successful coach and then manager of the German Bundesliga-Team VfL Wolfsburg but has now been sacked. |
| John Rowland |
Played at Forest 1960-61 before going to Port Vale, Mansfield, Tranmere and South Shields. He is now retired and living in Belper. |
| Brian Roy |
The striker scored 28 goals for Forest in his 110 appearances for Forest between 1994 and 1997 before moving to Germany. Wikipedia says that he is youth team coach for the under 10s at Ajax but we have heard it reported that a career change has included modelling. |
| Dean Saunders |
Played for Forest during 1996-97 towards the end of his career. Played at: Swansea City, Cardiff City (loan), Brighton & Hove Albion, Oxford United, Derby County, Liverpool, Aston Villa, Galatasaray, Nottingham Forest, Sheffield United, Benfica, Bradford City. Coached for: Bradford City, Blackburn Rovers, Newcastle United, Wales. October 2008 became manager of Wrexham. |
| Dave Serella |
He allegedly scored the best ever own goal and is now a Milkman in St Annes, Lancs |
| Neil Shipperley |
The striker started his career at Chelsea but made only 21 appearances for Forest in 1998 before moving on to Barnsley. He now manages non-league outfit Walton Casuals but is now embarking on a new career as a London taxi driver - read more here. |
| Andre Silenzi |
Played for Torino in 1999-2000 then went to Reggiana in Italy's Series C but left at the end of the 2004 season and is now a free agent. |
| Ken Simcoe |
Played 2 games in the first team in 1958. Still lives in Nottingham and plays the quiz at Sherwood Social Club. |
| Mark Smalley |
Made just 5 appearances for Forest in the early 1980s. Went on to play for a number of clubs,the last being Hucknall Town in 1995. He now helps out at Lowdham United 'creating a Sunday morning dynasty' according to a reliable source. |
| Lee Smelt |
The goalkeeper made just one first team appearance for Forest in 1981, stepping in for Peter Shilton. He retired from playing age 30 and has had a long coaching career. He is now Academy Goalkeeping Coach at Arsenal. Read more here. |
| David Stainwright |
Signed as a Forest apprentice in 1963 and made just 7 first team appearances before going to Doncaster Rovers in 1968 and then to York City the following year. Is now living in the Arnold area and working for Pickfords. |
| Phil Starbuck |
At Forest from 1986-91 before being sold to Huddersfield. Became manager of Arnold Town in June 2005 for one season before taking up the same job at non-league Hednesford Town. He left in 2008 after missing out on the play-offs. In October 2008, he took over as manager of Grantham Town but was sacked at the end of the 2008-09 season. |
| Ian Storey-Moore |
Made 236 appearances for Forest between 1962 and 1972, scoring 118 goals. In recent times became Chief Scout for Forest but was a casualty of the 'cutbacks' when Forest were relegated in 2005. Appointed Chief Scout at Aston Villa by new manager Martin O'Neill. |
| Nicky Summerbee |
Joined Forest on loan from Manchester City in 2002-03 season with the hope that he would be signed if Forest were promoted. Joined Bradford City in September 03. |
| Steve Sutton |
Started as an apprentice at Forest in 1977 and made 257 appearances in goal for the club. Played for a number of clubs including several loan periods before finishing at Grantham in 1998. After coaching roles at Leeds and Notts County he is now a part time goalkeeping coach at Forest. |
| Kenny Swain |
Played for Forest from 1982-85 and eventually went into management. In August 2004 he was appointed England Under 16 coach. For more info click here |
| Geoff Thomas |
The more recent of the two Geoff Thomases, he played for Forest from 1997 to 1999 when he went to Barnsley. He has now retired from football. After being diagnosed with leukaemia in July 2003 he had a marrow transplant in January 2004 and is now in remission. For more information go to www.geoff-thomas.com |
| Stuart Thom |
Signed in 1993 but during 6 years never made a first team league appearance. Went to Barrow after playing at Scunthorpe and Oldham Athletic but has now left and is currently without a club. |
| Carl Tiler |
Signed from Barnsley in 1991 and left in 1995. Finished at Portsmouth in 2003. Is now captain of Aston Hall cricket club near Sheffield and resides in that area. |
| Colin Todd |
The defender played 47 games for Forest between 1982-83 before going to Oxford. Became manager of Bradford City but is now in Denmark, managing Randers FC where he had been getting some good results. |
| Pierre van Hooijdonk |
The Dutch International signed for Forest in 1997 and left two years later after scoring 41 goals in 77 appearances.
After two spells playing for Feyenoord he has announced his retirement at the end of the 2006-07 season. |
| Geoff Vowden |
The Centre-forward signed for Forest in 1958 and left for Birmingham City in 1964 where he scored nearly 100 goals before moving over to Villa Park. He became a successful coach before retiring and now works with the handicapped. |
| Des Walker |
A big Forest favourite acknowledged by the fans with chants of "You'll never beat Des Walker", he made 395 appearances for Forest, starting as an apprentice in 1982 and leaving for Sampdoria ten years later. He returned briefly to the City Ground in 2002 before retiring from football. Still lives in Nottingham. |
| Ian Wallace |
Played 1980-83 scoring 47 goals in 165 appearances. Rob reports that Ian recently gave a tour of the Coventry ground and did a Q&A session after the game. He left his position as manager of Dumbarton at the end of the 1999/2000 season. Still lives there and works as a parcel courier. |
| Colin Walsh |
Scored 37 goals for Forest before going to Charlton. He produced more than 450 career appearances before quitting league football in 1991. Retired from football due to injury in 1996. Became head groundsman at Charlton Athletic but now runs a building firm in Bexley Heath. |
| Vance Warner |
Once touted as the 'new Des Walker' he made only 5 starts for Forest between 1993 and 1997. He joined Grimsby for a short spell before going to Rotherham. He retired at the end of the 2000-01 season at the age of 27. Is now apparently working for BT - any more info would be welcome. |
| Darren Wassall |
Started his career at Forest before joining Derby County and then Birmingham City. Forced by injury to take early retirement from the pro game he joined former team-mate Nigel Clough at Burton Albion. Now runs a successful football coaching business with former Derby midfielder Pat Lyons. |
| Barry Wealthall |
Joined Forest as a junior in 1957 and played just four times for the first team. His most successful spell was at York City. Has lived with his wife on Bar Lane in Basford since 1975. |
| Neil Webb |
Many sightings have been made of this former England International. He is now working on the media side for Reading Football Club and is a regular contributor to an all sports highlights channel in Canada called The Score. |
| Peter Wells |
Goalkeeper for Forest in the 70s before moving to Southampton. Left Leyton Orient in 1989 and joined the then Conference side Fisher Athletic. Stopped playing a couple of years later. He now lives at Compton Acres in West Bridgford and is known to have a drink in the Colonial. |
| Jeffrey Whitefoot |
Made 285 appearances for Forest and was a member of the 1959 FA Cup winning side. Until recently he was the Licencee of the Wheatsheaf at Oakham, Rutland and is in good health. |
| Peter Ward |
The striker made 39 appearances for Forest after making his debut in 1980. Played in the USA and Canada before retiring from football and now lives in Tampa Bay, Forida where he runs soccer camps. His website address is :- www.peterwardsoccer.com/
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| Steve Wigley |
Played for Forest from 1982-85 before going to Sheffield United. Was reserve team manager at Southampton and Manchester City where he became first team coach. In August 2007 the FA appointed him as a National Coach to will work with the 17 to 21 age group - read more here. |
| Frank Wignall |
Played 1963-68, scoring 53 goals in 179 appearances. He lives in Ruddington, owns a garage and showroom in Nottingham. His grandson plays for West Bridgford Colts. |
| Paul Wilkinson |
Played for Forest in 1987-88 in between Everton and Watford. Played for a number of clubs, finishing at Northampton in 2000. Is now the Reserve Team Coach at Cardiff City FC. |
| Brett Williams |
Played for Arnold Town under Iain McCulloch. He is now coaching young players in the community, for Kidderminster Harriers. |
| Gareth Williams |
Made 142 appearances for Forest, scoring 9 goals. He came through the Forest youth system under Paul Hart and made his debut in 2001. He was named player of the season in 2001/2002 . 2002 also saw the first of his 5 international caps for Scotland. Signed a 3 year deal with rivals Leicester City in July 2004 before joining Premiership Watford in January 2007 but sustained anterior cruciate ligament damage after just 3 games. He suffered further setbacks the following season and was released by Watford in May 2009.
Retired summer 2010 and is now enjoying travelling the world and working on investments |
| Terry Wilson |
Was in the USA Coaching for the United Soccer academy until the summer of 2003. Is now assistant coach at the Women's Soccer Academy at Santa Barbara, California. |
| John Winfield |
Played 1960-74, making 410 appearances. Having for many years run a newsagents in the Victoria Centre he has now retired and lives near Alicante, Spain. |
| Peter Withe |
Made 99 appearances for Forest between 1976 and 78, before moving on. Has had a vast variety of playing/coaching/managerial jobs during a long career in football. Became national coach of Thailand but left to take over as Technical Director of Indonesia's national side in March 2004 on a four-year contract. This was terminated in January 2007. now lives in Perth Australia. |
| Ian Woan |
Over 200 appearances in his 10 years at Forest he signed a short term contract with Shrewsbury Town in January 2002. July 2011 was appointed assistant manager at Watford. |
| Tony Woodcock |
Signed as an apprentice in 1974 and went to Cologne in 1979 after being an outstanding player for Forest. He settled in Germany and is still there acting as an agent and doing TV work. Involved in a sports event company with Viv Anderson. |
| Chris Woods |
Has been goalkeeping coach at Everton FC since 1998 |
| Tommy Wright |
Played just 13 games as goalkeeper at Forest from 1993-97. Moved from Limavady United to become manager of Ballymena United. inow manager of Lisburn Distillery. |
| Willie Young |
Signed from Arsenal in 1981 and left for Norwich in 1984. Left the Bramcote Manor pub which is being demolished and has taken over the Belvoir Boarding Kennels and Cattery in Bottesford with his wife. |
