Peter Shilton Goalkeeper Debut

Lore & Background

Shilton signed for Nottingham Forest in September 1977 for £250,000, a month into the new season. Forest had just been promoted to the First Division and were managed by Brian Clough. Shilton won the League Cup in 1979 (playing in the final as Forest beat Southampton 3–2) and the European Cup in 1979 and 1980, as well as the First Division championship and the Football League Cup. He also won the PFA Players' Player of the Year award.

Reader's Guide

Shilton's time at Nottingham Forest was marked by significant success, including two European Cups, a European Super Cup, the First Division title, and the Football League Cup. He made 37 league appearances in his first season, conceding just 18 goals. His departure from Forest in 1982 is noted in the source but without explanation of the causes.

Did You Know?

• Shilton made a famous save in the 0–0 draw against Coventry City that clinched the league title for Forest in 1978, palming a close-range header from Mick Ferguson over the bar.
• Shilton was cup-tied for the 1978 League Cup final and did not play, though Forest won the trophy.
• Shilton's 1,000th English league game came in December 1996 while playing for Leyton Orient.