1977–78 Nottingham Forest F.C. season Tags: Soccer Club Season.The 1977–78 season was Nottingham Forest’s first year back in the Football League First Division since their relegation in 1972. They had finished third in the Football League Second Division the previous season earning promotion. thumbnail league 1977–78 Football League manager Brian Clough predecessor 1976%E2%80%9377_Nottingham_Forest_F.C._season season 1977–78 in English football successor 1978–79 Nottingham Forest F.C. season team Nottingham Forest F.C. Learn more... Loading...