Lewis McGugan - Nottingham Forest - A0, A1, A2 or A3 Classics Series Prints

Released on his 37th birthday - two Name & Number designs we did a couple of years ago for a charity event of Nottingham Forest favourite Lewis McGugan.

Limited Edition of 250. Just 25 each of larger sizes. Custom wall vinyl option is also available - contact us for details!

A3 shipped in cardboard backed envelope. Larger sizes in rigid tubes.

Lewis McGugan
Born: 25 October 1988, Long Eaton, England

Lewis McGugan is an English former professional footballer best known for his time as a creative and dynamic midfielder with Nottingham Forest. A product of Forest’s youth academy, McGugan made his senior debut for the club in 2006 at just 17 years old, quickly establishing himself as one of the most technically gifted young players in the Championship. His flair, powerful shooting, and eye for a spectacular goal made him a firm favourite among supporters during the late 2000s and early 2010s.

Across seven seasons at the City Ground, McGugan made over 200 appearances for Forest, scoring 40 goals. Many of those goals were memorable long-range strikes or precise free kicks — his 35-yard effort against Ipswich Town and a curling free kick versus Watford remain fan favourites. He was twice nominated for Championship Player of the Month and was known for his ability to influence games with moments of individual brilliance.

After leaving Forest in 2013, McGugan signed for Watford, where he continued to impress, contributing 11 goals in his first season and helping the Hornets mount a push for Premier League promotion. Later spells included time at Sheffield Wednesday, where his technical quality and experience were assets, and a short loan return to Watford.

Although injuries and managerial changes limited his later career progression, McGugan’s early years remain a standout example of homegrown talent flourishing at Forest. His ability to dictate play, combined with a penchant for spectacular goals, ensured his place in the memories of Forest supporters who appreciated his creativity during a challenging era for the club.

Lewis McGugan remains regarded as one of Nottingham Forest’s most naturally talented midfielders of the modern Championship era — a player whose moments of brilliance illuminated the City Ground and whose technical class embodied the club’s enduring spirit of attacking football.