Hopefully it’s something that supporters who remember the feeling of being crowed champions can share with their kids and grand-kids. “We wanted to do something to commemorate that famous victory.
“We’re Forest fans ourselves but never got to see The Reds at the top of their game,” organiser James Barton of Barton Bros says. There will also be a range of beers from ex-Forest sponsors and historic Nottinghamshire breweries Shipstones and Home Ales. It is at this point The Garage opens up and you'll get the choice of some tasty street food from Fat Snags and Disco Fries, who will be serving up hot dogs and loaded fries. Once the film has ended The Garage will morph into Retro Fanzone: Munich '79.įans can cheer on the Reds while introducing their family and friends to a defining moment in Forest history as the full 1979 European Cup Final is shown as if it were live on television.
Nottingham Forest captain John McGovern lifts the trophy as team mates Larry Lloyd (c) and Frank Clark (r) look on after the 1979 European Cup Final between Nottingham Forest and Malmo at the Olympic Stadium on in Munich, Germany (Image: Getty Images)
