Nottingham Forest arrange to buy Viv Anderson's European Cup winner's medal
Nottingham Forest Acquires European Cup Winner’s Medal #
Nottingham Forest has reached an agreement to purchase a European Cup winner’s medal that was previously put up for auction by a former player. The medal, from the 1980 final against Hamburg, was withdrawn from the auction at the last minute after the club made an offer.
The former player, now 68 years old, had initially decided to sell the medal as part of an auction held at a cricket ground. The reserve price for the medal was set between £10,000 and £15,000.
The club’s owner personally intervened when he learned about the auction. A club spokesperson stated that the medal will be prominently displayed in the club’s museum, emphasizing the importance of celebrating the team’s rich history. It is understood that the owner made a generous donation on top of the guide price.
The former player, who had a successful career with multiple clubs, had also put up for auction his international shirt from a significant match at Wembley in 1978. This shirt attracted bids up to £29,000 but did not meet the reserve price of £30,000 to £50,000, resulting in a no-sale.
Nottingham Forest’s acquisition of the European Cup winner’s medal highlights the club’s commitment to preserving its legacy and honoring the players who contributed to its past successes.