Nottingham Forest Fans Revel in Long-Awaited European Football Return

As of October 3rd, 2025, former Nottingham Forest player David Phillips is expressing his delight that younger fans of the club are now getting to experience the thrill of European football. Nottingham Forest last competed in a European competition 29 years ago, during the 1995-96 season, when they were knocked out of the UEFA Cup by Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals.

Speaking to BBC Radio Nottingham, Phillips said it has been "too long" since the club's supporters last had the opportunity to witness their team on the European stage. He is "absolutely delighted" that Forest have now qualified for a European competition, whether it be the Europa League or Europa Conference League.

Phillips praised the progress the club has made in recent years, stating that their return to Europe is "fantastic" and a well-deserved achievement. He is particularly pleased that the new generation of fans, who may not have been born when Forest last played in Europe, are now able to experience the same excitement that others did nearly three decades ago.