Hansons World Football Auction April 2025 - Wembley Stadium

John McGovern Nottingham Forest League Cup Final Match Worn Shirt 

Date: 15 March, 1980

Location: Wembley Stadium

Teams: Nottingham Forest vs Wolverhampton Wanders

Final score: 0-1

Description:

Match worn shirt in the second half of the final at Wembley worn in the second half by Forest Captain John McGovern

Shirt comes signed by the team and with a rare signature manager Brian Clough – “Be Good – Brian Clough’

Shirt is framed and includes photo cards of Forest players and tickets from Wembley.

John McGovern is renowned for his significant role as the captain of Nottingham Forest during their most successful period under Brian Clough in the late 1970s and early 1980s. McGovern’s leadership was pivotal as Forest achieved remarkable success, winning the European Cup twice in 1979 and 1980, alongside domestic triumphs in the Football League First Division and the League Cup. Known for his intelligence on the pitch, calm demeanor, and tactical awareness, McGovern’s captaincy exemplified Nottingham Forest’s disciplined and resilient style of play during their golden era under Clough’s management.