Club: Nottingham Forest

Season (around): 1995–96

• Country: England
• Stadium: City Ground, West Bridgford, Nottingham
• Manager (Coach): Frank Clark
• League: FA Premier League (Premier League)
• 1995–96 League Result: 9th place in the Premier League
• Notable competitions: FA Cup, League Cup (domestic cups)

Context and key points about Nottingham Forest at that time:

• Frank Clark, a former player for Nottingham Forest, had taken over as manager in 1993 and guided the club back to the top flight by winning the First Division in 1993–94. He remained manager through the mid-1990s.
• The 1995–96 campaign was a relatively comfortable mid-table Premier League season for Forest, finishing 9th — one of their better finishes in the Premier League era under Clark.
• The squad around that time blended experienced players and some notable signings from Clark’s tenure. Key names in the mid-1990s Forest squads included Roy Keane (who left for Manchester United in 1993 but remains associated historically), Stuart Pearce, Des Walker, Stan Collymore (moved to Liverpool in 1995), Nigel Clough, and goalkeeper Mark Crossley. By 1995–96, other important players were Andy Cole (sold to Manchester United in early 1995), Steve Chettle, and midfielder Scot Gemmill; the squad also featured a mix of domestic and some overseas players.
• Frank Clark’s era is remembered for stabilizing Forest after relegation and re-establishing them in the Premier League, with attractive football and several high-profile signings early in his reign.

Historical note: Nottingham Forest are a club with a distinguished history under Brian Clough (1960s–1990s), including two European Cups (1979, 1980). The mid-1990s seasons under Frank Clark were part of the club’s attempt to remain competitive in the Premier League era following that historic period.