I would like to know how the rivalry started with NF and Leeds. I'm of the knowledge of Leeds being Manc haters. So I always have a soft corner for them. Still I would like to know about the rivalry between us and those 2 clubs.
Just born out of intense rivalry I think. It’s slightly before my time but at the end of the 70’s and early 80’s Forest were a very good side, as proven by their back to back European Cup titles. They knocked us out of Europe one year and I think also beat us in a League Cup final as well before we went on our early 80’s winning streak.
Then you had the contrast in managers, Clough quite the extrovert and brash and outspoken, Paisley quietly getting on with being the best in the business.
There’s also a social aspect as well I think – didn’t Nottingham miners break the picket line around that time which didn’t go down well with the rest of the country?
Some of that is a bit 2nd hand info dredged up from the back of my mind. Someone else should be able to give a bit more detail.
As for Leeds - I think everyone just hated them under Revie!