Forest also bagged the League Cup and Charity Shield before finishing second in the First Division.
We’ve dipped into our archives to remember those magic moments that are a must see for any Forest fan.
1. Trevor Francis
Trevor Francis shoots past Chelsea goalkeeper Petar Borota during their English League Division One match on 7 April 1979 at the Stamford Bridge.Photo: Getty Images
2. Champions of Europe
John McGovern lifts the trophy after the 1979 European Cup Final between Nottingham Forest and Malmo at the Olympic Stadium.Photo: Hulton Archive
3. Trevor Francis in Munich
Nottingham Forest player Trevor Francis during the 1979 European Cup Final.Photo: Getty Images
4. The £1m man
Trevor Francis became Britain's first £1 million player following his transfer from Birmingham City to Nottingham Forest in 1979.Photo: Getty Images