'An indescribable feeling' to score against Lyon

"I remember the ball coming down to my side and as its bounced I saw the left-hand side of the goal gaping, so I knew I had to put it there."

It was a goal that went on to become iconic, and over 30 years later, Paul McGregor still remembers every tiny detail of how the ball hit the back of the Lyon net to send Nottingham Forest through to the quarter-final of the Uefa Cup in November 1995.

"It is incredible," the now 50-year-old told BBC East Midlands Today. "I was around Nottingham Forest for a long time, but not necessarily always in the first team, so what amazes me is how much the goal resonates with Forest fans.

"I've always seen it as [just] a goal. Yes, it was in Europe, but you don't realise what memories are wrapped around it and how iconic it would become. It astounds me what a moment in time can mean to people.

"I can remember going to all the [cup] away games and being on the bench, but you always want to get on and make an impact.

"The home game against Lyon had just stagnated and the boss [Frank Clark] wanted to shake it up, so he threw me and Bobby Howe on. It caused chaos.

"I was desperate to make an impact so I knew that if Stuart Pearce missed the penalty, then I would be on it. Yes, there was a bit of encroachment with my run but I don't think you will ever see a player wanting a rebound so much!

"I remember it coming down to my side and as it's bounced I saw the left-hand side of the goal gaping so I knew I had to put it there.

"I remember it so clearly. It was an indescribable feeling.

"I loved getting to the fans and looking up to see 20 of my mates going mental. That's one of the best things about being a local lad and doing something special."