Allan Brown gave him his debut aged 17 on 19 October 1974 in a Second Division 1–0 win at West Bromwich Albion.
"[6] 20 year old Middleton transferred later in the month with £25,000 in exchange for Archie Gemmill moving to Forest from another top flight club, Derby County.
[8] Nottingham Forest: https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/skegnessstandard-uk/obituary.aspx?n=john-middleton&pid=182619674 John Middleton Of Skegness, passed away peacefully on Sunday 3 July, aged 59.
Family flowers only, but if desired donations to Lincoln County Hospital (Clayton Ward) c/o Parkers Funeral Directors, 1a Sea Road Chapel St Leonards PE24 5SJ.
tel: 01754 873035 Published in Skegness Standard on July 13, 2016 https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/clough-s-unlikely-champions-still-in-league-of-their-own-106308.html John Middleton: Goalkeeper for three years before Shilton arrived.