Into the 20th century Nottingham Forest players posing in Plaza Jewell before playing a Rosario Combined in Argentina, 16 June 1905įorest lost FA Cup semi finals in 19. John McPherson moved in to collect shooting low into the goal to win 3–1. In the 86th minute John Boag headed away a corner by Forest. Wragg's injury meant Forest had to change their line up with Capes dropping back to midfield. In the 42nd minute Jack Fryer was unable to hold a Charlie Richards shot giving Capes a tap in for his second goal. Derby equalised with a free kick headed home by Steve Bloomer off the underside of the cross bar after 31 minutes. Capes shot through the defensive wall to score. In that 1898 FA Cup Final at Crystal Palace before 62,000 fans, Willie Wragg passed a 19th minute free kick to Arthur Capes. Six of the cup final side were rested in that league game. Derby County beat Forest 5–0 five days before the final. This time it was to West Bromwich Albion after a replay.įorest's first FA Cup semi-final win was at the fifth attempt, the 1897–98 FA Cup 2–0 replay win against Southampton. That season they reached and lost in an FA Cup semi final for the fourth time to date. They won the competition in 1892 before then entering the Football League. Forest instead joined the Football Alliance in 1889. įorest's application was rejected to join the Football League at its formation in 1888. Forest beat Notts County 3–1 in the first round at Beeston Cricket Ground before eventually losing 2–1 to Old Etonians in the semi-final. In 1878–79 season Forest entered the FA Cup for the first time. Forest also donated shirts to Everton and helped secure a site to play on for Brighton. In 1886, Forest donated a set of football kits to help Arsenal establish themselves – the then South London team still wear red. Forest's charitable approach helped clubs like Liverpool, Arsenal and Brighton & Hove Albion to form. As well as their roots in bandy and shinty, Forest's baseball club were British champions in 1899. In their early years Forest were a multi-sports club. Forest's first ever official game was played against Notts County taking place on 22 March 1866. Thus the club's official colours were established. It was agreed at the same meeting that the club would purchase twelve tasselled caps coloured ' Garibaldi Red' (named after the leader of the Italian 'Redshirts' freedom fighters). Scrimshaw's proposal to play football instead was agreed and Nottingham Forest Football Club was formed. In 1865 a group of players met at the Clinton Arms on Nottingham's Shakespeare Street. Forest have won 11 major honours during their history: one league title, two FA Cups, four League Cups, one FA Charity Shield, two European Cup/UEFA Champions Leagues and one UEFA Super Cup. The history of Nottingham Forest Football Club covers the complete history of the club since its formation in 1865.
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