Back to The 1970s: 1978 (part one)

Some time ago, a series based on the 1980s looked at domestic football happenings and events of each of the years from a calendar viewpoint. Now, they are initiating a look back at the 1970s.

In 1978, Brian Clough's Nottingham Forest side was the top team in the First Division. Cloug was unsuccessful in his application to become England manager. Ron Greenwood was appointed as the new manager instead. Margaret Thatcher was a female leader of a major British political party. Paul McCartney's Wings song was released. It sold more than a million copies. There was no World Cup to look forward to for England fans. The attention was soon on the FA Cup. It was also a time of economic problems. James Callaghan was in charge of the Labour government. He was struggling to keep unemployment down and inflation at bay.