The 1974–75 season was Nottingham Forest's 110th year in existence and third campaign consecutive in the Second Division since their relegation in 1972.

During summer the club reinforced the side transferred in several players, left back Paddy Greenwood from Boston Minutemen, Welsh defender Dave Jones from AFC Bournemouth[1] and forward Barry Butlin[2] from Luton Town F.C.

From the youth squad arrived goalkeeper John Middleton[3][4] and defender Viv Anderson for the right back position.

[5] Also, Jimmy Gordon arrived as club trainer as the Scottishman had been for Clough at Derby County and Leeds United.

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