Nottingham Forest 1982–83 football season
The 1982–83 season was Nottingham Forest's 118th year in existence and sixth consecutive season in the First Division.
Summary
In his eight season as manager Brian Clough started to rejuvenate the squad after the transfers out of goalkeeper Peter Shilton[1] central defender Dave Needham[2] and Scottish midfielder John McGovern signed with Bolton Wanderers.[3] Arrivals included forward Birtles from Manchester United, central defender Colin Todd, Dutch Goalkeeper Hans van Breukelen[4] and Kenny Swain from Aston Villa. In League the squad finished in 5th place, only 2 points less than runners-up Watford F.C., clinching a UEFA Cup spot for the next year. After six seasons, assistant Peter Taylor left the club and was appointed by Derby County as its new manager on November 1982.
Squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Transfers
Winter
Results
Division One
League table
Source: World Football
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
Notes:
- ^ Manchester United qualified for the European Cup Winners' Cup first round as the 1982–83 FA Cup winners.
Results by round
Manager: Geoff Twentyman
Matches
- .- Source: https://www.11v11.com/teams/nottingham-forest/tab/matches/season/1983/
League Cup
FA Cup
Statistics
Squad statistics
- Source: https://www.11v11.com/teams/nottingham-forest/tab/players/season/1983/
References
- ^ Wilson, Jonathan (9 July 2015). "Why the importance of a goalkeeper cannot be overestimated". The Guardian. Retrieved 17 January 2018.
- ^ "North American Soccer League Players David Needham". NASL Jerseys. Dave Morrison. Retrieved 24 January 2010.
- ^ "McGovern inducted into Hall of Fame" www.nottinghamforest.co.uk 16 October 2017
- ^ "Hans VAN BREUKELEN – Nottingham Forest FC – Biography 1982/83-1983/84". Sporting Heroes. Retrieved 30 July 2013.
