Nottingham Forest have occasionally explored the feasibility of leaving their home of 100 years for a new stadium dubbed “Robin Hood Arena”, however The Reds are yet to find a suitable location. The Bridgford Stand was renovated during the 1992-1993 season, and The Trend End was completely rebuilt in time for Euro 1996 when The City Ground hosted three group matches. The large Executive Stand capable of seating 10,000 fans was built in 1980, and latter renamed in honour of Cloughy upon his retirement. Legendary manager Brian Clough won back to back European Cups in 19, after claiming the First Division title, allowing the club to finance the expansion of their prestigious ground. The modern day structure of The City Ground very much came about in the late 1970s, coinciding with the most memorable period of the club’s history. Hardly important, but interesting nevertheless. Ironically, Notts County’s Meadow Lane does fit within the limits, and as the team’s name suggests, the club are said to represent the county.
The name of Nottingham Forest’s Ground was chosen to commemorate Nottingham’s status of a city in 1897 however, the ground actually falls outside of the official city boundary. Some fans of both clubs believe that it would perhaps make more sense if the team’s swapped positions.
Situated across the River Trent, the two grounds are the second closest in terms of distance in the UK behind Dundee F.C and Dundee United. The City ground has been the home venue of Nottingham Forest since 1898, and is famously located less than 300 yards away from The Magpies’ Meadow Lane.
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