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Sarah Clapson

@Sarah_Clapson

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Nottingham Forest correspondent for Nottinghamshire Live/Nottingham Post @nottslivesport

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5 years
More from #nffc chief financial officer Sam Gordon - some interesting stuff about FFP, Marinakis and the club accounts
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2 years
Wow. Just, wow. #nffc
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2 years
A handshake from the owner for the #nffc boss after that
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8 months
Show of support in the away end #nffc
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2 years
Evangelos Marinakis and ex-Red Djed Spence prior to kick-off at the City Ground #nffc
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7 months
"It was ball displacement. The law is clear, every goal must be checked and every situation that leads to a goal must be checked." #nffc
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1 year
“I, and my family, will be in debt to these supporters forever. What they have given me this year, in an era of always wanting change and with no patience - not just in football - our supporters have been the complete opposite." #nffc
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2 years
“Not just myself, all the loan lads, we all want to stay here. We’re all loving it. I can’t look beyond this season, but I’m happy playing football at Forest at the moment. The gaffer knows that & everyone at the club knows how much I want to stay." #nffc
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8 months
“I really like being the manager when things seem to be going well here. But I want to be the manager even more when it’s on the back of a negative result, because I think that’s what this club deserves - a manager who cares as much as I do." #nffc
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1 year
Evangelos Marinakis at the City Ground for tonight’s match #nffc
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Sarah Clapson
8 months
“I was saying thank you for the support, you’ve spent a lot of money this week and dragged the players through challenging times in the game and have a safe journey home. I was just full of gratitude.” #nffc
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1 year
"Just pride, a great sense of belonging at being part of something really special and important for me. A brilliant day for the players and an equally great day for the supporters - and one we deserved." #nffc
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Sarah Clapson
3 years
Steve Cooper says Lyle Taylor wasn't included in the #nffc squad against Barnsley tonight as he is set for an "imminent loan move"
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Sarah Clapson
7 months
"We showed character. The players should enjoy it because they did a fantastic job. We cannot thank the fans enough. Let’s enjoy this moment together." #nffc
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Sarah Clapson
2 years
Inspired choice of goalkeeper from Max Lowe for his five-a-side team in #nffc programme the other day
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1 year
WOW!!!! #nffc
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2 years
“I can’t speak highly enough of him. He’s just an absolute diamond of a lad. He’ll do anything for the football club and anything for the team. He’s one of the most selfless players I’ve ever worked with." #nffc
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5 years
WATSON WITH THE WINNER!!! #nffc
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1 year
“I’m not sure we win that game last season, at times - especially at the start of the season. There was a little bit of Fulham and Bournemouth in my head as the game was going on. Hopefully that’s a bit of growth in the mentality of the team." #NFFC
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11 months
“We got the long-overdue away result, which the players deserve and the supporters definitely deserve. I’m just so pleased they can get back on the motorway and have something to shout about, because they deserve it.” #nffc
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Sarah Clapson
1 year
"It could have been any result and you would have got the same atmosphere. But the fact they gave us that and we were able to give them a positive result and have a moment at the end is really important. It shows the real togetherness at the club." #nffc
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2 years
WOWEEE!!!!! #nffc are in the FA Youth Cup final!!! Absolute scenes at the City Ground as Depeche Mode comes on. Terrific spirit from the U18s to come from behind and beat Chelsea 3-1
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2 years
"It (the contract) is not on my mind. If it’s on other peoples’, then all I can say is, I’ve never worked harder in my life than what I am now. This job means so much to me. It’s never meant so much to me as what it does at this moment in time." #nffc
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“I can accept the referee didn’t see it, but when you have VAR it is so obvious. What I expect from Mark is to at least give me an explanation and say what is happening." #nffc
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11 months
City Ground looking good #NFFC
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2 years
#nffc are here
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2 years
Ryan Yates and Matty Cash reunited as players check out the City Ground pitch #nffc
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2 years
Bit of a blow for #nffc as Ryan Yates out for a month with a knee injury.
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Sarah Clapson
1 year
"I don’t want any days off, I don’t want any time not living and breathing Nottingham Forest, because that’s how important it is to me. Away from my family, it’s the only thing in my life. It’s the only thing I want.” #nffc
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Sarah Clapson
3 years
Think he enjoyed that! #nffc
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3 years
Congratulations to chairman Nicholas Randall being voted on to the EFL board to represent Championship clubs. Reflects well on #nffc and shows the regard in which Randall is held. A positive for the club. Doesn’t impact his position at Forest
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2 years
#nffc training at Olympiacos’ stadium ahead of tomorrow’s friendly. Brennan Johnson back with the squad, and Gustavo Scarpa also out there
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Sarah Clapson
2 years
“When the referee has asked to see me and apologised, held his hands up, it doesn’t make it any better. I think he’s tried to soften me up, to be honest, because he knows he and the linesman have made a huge error." #nffc
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3 years
We've already had... 'we've got more fans than you', 'Alex Mighten is one of our own', 'Joe Lolley makes me happy' and 'Carvalhoooooo' - #nffc fans we've missed you!!
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Sarah Clapson
5 years
A rare tweet which aged well #nffc
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Sarah Clapson
6 years
Bye bye, Chelsea. Maybe see you next year.... #nffc #cfc
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5 months
“The owner is quite upset because they fought. He has invested a lot of money in the football club and he wants to see results. He feels another decision has gone against the football club. Quite rightly, he’s upset." Mark Clattenburg on #nffc 'injustice'
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Sarah Clapson
3 years
Under the lights #nffc
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Sarah Clapson
1 year
“The staff are great, it’s a wonderful group and everyone is really happy. Everyone is really motivated and together. I’m really happy to be here and I hope to make Nottingham Forest proud.” #nffc
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1 year
Back at the City Ground! Pitch looks superb. New press suite is smart #nffc
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Sarah Clapson
8 months
“What he (Marinakis) told me was that what Steve did here is huge. Getting Forest back in the Premier League is fantastic work. We are trying to improve his legacy, which is amazing." #nffc
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3 years
📝 Done deal! January signing no.2 for #nffc as Steve Cook joins on two-and-a-half-year deal from Bournemouth. Forest not hanging about in this window.
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Sarah Clapson
2 years
“Everyone who knows me knows what working for Nottingham Forest means to me and how important it is, especially after losing a couple of games. It matters more to me." Cooper very clear in response to speculation linking him with the Brighton job #nffc
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3 years
📝 Done deal! Come in, January signing no.1. Striker Keinan Davis joins on loan from Aston Villa #nffc
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3 years
Club record signing Joao Carvalho leaves #nffc on a permanent transfer to Olympiacos for an undisclosed fee. No doubt about his talent, but feels like a clean break is best for all at this point
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9 months
“Today was us - when I say us, I mean the supporters, the atmosphere, the ground, players - at its finest. That’s why we got the win.” #NFFC
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8 months
The end of one era and the start of another #nffc
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3 years
Beautiful morning #nffc
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3 years
Cyrus Christie wearing a special message on his t-shirt during the #nffc warm-up
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Sarah Clapson
11 months
“We want to grow as a club. Great support from the owner, which is what he’s always done. It’s given us an opportunity to try to do that now. It’s on us. We’ve got to really think now how we want the team to look." #NFFC
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Sarah Clapson
2 years
WOW!!! Atmosphere is incredible #nffc
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Sarah Clapson
2 years
Away end is LOOOUUUUUDDDD at Bloomfield Road 🙌👏👏 #nffc
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Sarah Clapson
11 months
"The fact we had the second half we’ve had, I have mixed feelings about. Credit to the way City defended in the second half - there’s not too many times you’ll be saying that. But we’ve got to be more productive. It’s where we want to get to." #nffc
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2 years
One of the most important bits of business #nffc will do this summer
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'This is my city, it's my club, and now, we are back.' ❤️ 🌳🔴 #NFFC | #PL
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Looks like the #nffc players wearing ‘Biancone 2’ tops for the warm-ups, in a show of support for the defender after a season-ending injury. Nice touch.
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8 months
“Lots of fans keep asking about the progress of the Peter Taylor Stand. We are making incredibly good progress now. We’ve got great relationships with Rushcliffe Council and we are progressing at pace." #nffc
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3 years
📝 Done deal! Eight days in, January signing number three for #nffc . Full-back Richie Laryea joins from Toronto on a three-and-a-half-year deal. Promising - and quick - business being done.
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2 years
Steve Cooper has signed a new deal - until 2025. #nffc statement: "It's now important our focus is solely on football. As a group we are all concentrated & will do everything we can to help the team move up the table & once again demonstrate our qualities that led us to the PL."
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4 years
A really nice statement from Sabri Lamouchi after his #nffc exit, via the LMA "It was my dream to work in English football as a Manager and the opportunity to do that at a great club in Nottingham Forest was an honour.
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Sarah Clapson
1 year
"I am absolutely delighted to return to Nottingham Forest. It is a club that has stayed close to my heart for many reasons." Good to see Steven Reid back at #nffc
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Sarah Clapson
1 year
“We’ve got to make sure this becomes a really busy June, in terms of how we improve the club, so when the players come back they can see it’s a club that wants to grow with them." #nffc
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Sarah Clapson
8 months
“I’ve spoken to the ownership every day since Saturday. It’s been more about the team, the last game and the next game - nothing out of the norm. We all want the same thing, and that is to get better results than we’ve had in the last few games." #NFFC
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Sarah Clapson
4 years
A new era #nffc 📸 Courtesy of @Ritchie_Sumpter @NFFC
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1 year
City Ground in the snow ❄️ #nffc
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2 years
WOWEEEEEEE #nffc
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Sarah Clapson
1 year
“The recovery is going really well. I am just in the final phases of recovery for being back playing.” #nffc
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Sarah Clapson
1 year
“There’s a mini-league going on in our part of the table and we want to stay, minimum, where we are now. But there’s so much that can happen in the next two games. We’ve just got to concentrate on what we’re in control of." #NFFC
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Sarah Clapson
1 year
"I don’t feel entitled by any support. I don’t sometimes feel like I deserve it all the time. I just want to give my best and show to the supporters - through all experiences - that I can be their manager, because that means a lot to me." #nffc
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2 years
Marinakis converts £12m worth of loans into shares, to go with the £20m converted into equity last year, in a show of commitment to #nffc . Latest set of accounts expected to be released soon, which will show a full season of playing behind closed doors.
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Sarah Clapson
3 years
Under the lights as #nffc see out 2021. Steve Cooper has already been out, walking around the dugouts
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Sarah Clapson
6 months
“I am proud of being part of Forest, this is what I am most proud of. Every day I get an insight into the fact Forest fans are really special. It is fantastic to be a part of it.” #nffc
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Sarah Clapson
2 years
Steve Cooper taking time to meet #nffc fans who have travelled to the Mestalla
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Sarah Clapson
2 years
"Tonight won’t define our season, I’ll make sure that’s the case. It’s a great challenge for me, now, as well, to turnaround for another game on Saturday." #nffc
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Sarah Clapson
3 years
I need a lie down! #nffc
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Sarah Clapson
3 years
Been some fantastic moments already since Steve Cooper's arrival, but that was right up there. Incredible atmosphere. Terrific performance. Brilliant result. Superb way to start 2022. #nffc
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Sarah Clapson
1 year
“With all of that, you just saw an incredible togetherness between the lads. We’re so lucky to play in front of these supporters. They don’t half drag us over the line when we need them. I’m just so glad they leave happy with the three points.” #nffc
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Sarah Clapson
2 years
Fair play to the #nffc fans. Unreal support. Making all the noise at the minute 👏
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Sarah Clapson
2 years
Two brilliant open letters. And another example, in particular, of how Steve Cooper just gets #nffc - that one's a tear-jerker.
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A letter to our fans from owner, Mr. Evangelos Marinakis, and Head Coach Steve Cooper. ❤️ 🌳🔴 #NFFC
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3 months
"I’m looking forward to seeing what we can achieve next season. The support of the fans has been incredible and I can’t wait to continue playing in front of them.” #nffc
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Sarah Clapson
1 year
Big one... #nffc
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Sarah Clapson
2 years
"Now we’re out of there, the obvious challenge is to stay out of it, and, if you can, climb away from it. That’s going to be one step at a time. Much easier for me to say than to do; same for the players." #nffc
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3 years
Insane level of detail. And the display was absolutely incredible 👏👏 Brilliant work by Forza again. That was some atmosphere on Saturday. #nffc
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Forza Garibaldi
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Each tree represented a member of the squad and management team. Each tree had the name, number and national flag etched into the trunk. The tree itself and / or flowers at the base also linked to the individuals home country.
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2 years
Great to see McKenna and Cook (without protective boot and crutches) making their way across the pitch ready to watch the game - and sign a few autographs, by the sound of things #nffc
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Sarah Clapson
10 months
Pitch is looking good #nffc
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2 years
Wembley, it’s been a blast!! #nffc
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Sarah Clapson
2 years
“I showed a video to the boys before the game of our supporters at 4-0 down at the KP. I said it’s important we give a bit back on this particular fixture. For me personally, to give that result back to the fans means a lot to me." #nffc
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Sarah Clapson
8 months
"The job means the world to me. It always has done. I wish it was different, in terms of the results. I know there are talking points around me. I wish that wasn’t the case and we were talking about more points and more wins and the players." #nffc
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Sarah Clapson
3 years
Bleak atmosphere inside City Ground tonight. Third straight 2-1 league defeat for #nffc . Desperately need signings. Left-back a big problem, got to hope Osei-Tutu injury isn't serious. Chants of 'you don't know what you're doing' & 'Sabri Lamouchi', plus boos at half & full-time
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Sarah Clapson
2 years
Tonight’s teams #nffc
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Sarah Clapson
3 years
Philip Zinckernagel says he made it very clear he wants to spend the whole season at #nffc , despite Watford holding a January recall clause
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Sarah Clapson
10 months
“We’re really happy with Andrew - that’s the thing everyone needs to know. And he has settled in really well. I think it’s only a matter of time before we see him, or give him the opportunity to play." #nffc
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1 year
Huge statement from Evangelos Marinakis: “Now is the time for everyone connected with our club, from us as owners, to the board, our supporters, backroom staff, coaches and players - to come together and fight to secure our status in the Premier League. #nffc
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Sarah Clapson
2 years
Glorious day for an FA Cup quarter-final. Can not wait for this one. Got butterflies in my stomach #nffc
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“He’s become an important player. Sometimes you’re having a meeting and you ask his view, and he’ll go, ‘enough talking, let’s go and do the game’. He’s that sort of guy." #nffc
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“He will stay with us, for sure - certainly until January. He’s one we want in our programme, who we can develop." Steve Cooper on the plan for Brandon Aguilera, who has impressed since returning to #nffc this summer
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Sarah Clapson
2 years
#nffc confirm Lewis Grabban’s departure. A great shame injury prevented him from featuring in final games of last season, but what an incredible contribution during his four years at the club. Lifting that trophy at Wembley not a bad way to sign off
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“I don't need any reassurances. For me, it is to stay true to yourself. I only focus on my job. When you have had a couple of years like we’ve had and the journey we’ve been on, you don’t give it up lightly and you certainly stand up for it." #NFFC
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