PSR, VAR, a change in manager, a change in chairman and a possible change in stadium - but no change in status.
A well earned beer for Nuno…
And some silverware on a tour of São Paulo.
The story of the
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season.
23 years. 23 long years. A drop into League One. Three play-off failures. The journey is finally over. Nottingham Forest are back in the Premier League
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Won’t be at the game tonight... have been ill for a few days and covid test results came back positive this morning. Feel as weak as owt and the cough isn’t fun, but hope to be back in action soon. Will try to stay awake to watch
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take on Wayne Rooney’s Derby County... 👊
The other
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players gave Sam Surridge a round of applause in the dressing room after the game, following his first Premier League goal.
Steve Cooper says it was a 'moment he deserved' as one of the hardest working members of the squad.
He's a popular figure at the club.
Normally completely agree with MOTD coverage. They are right to hail Solanke for a fine hat-trick. He was superb. But shocking decision to send off Boly was treated like a footnote. It was the defining moment in the game. Controversy from Rob Jones yet again
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A new role for Gary Brazil, within the England set up.
The former
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academy chief will highlight the next generation of talent for the FA - and work to ensure they pick England ahead of other countries.
Steve Cooper did the best job of any
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manager of the last two decades... and he did it while uniting a city and a football club.
The fist pumps will be sorely missed. A sad ending to a wonderful chapter of the Nottingham Forest story.
🚨 Steve Cooper has been informed of his departure as Nottingham Forest head coach. Club notifying staff of decision - a number will follow 44yo out. Talks advanced to name Nuno Espirito Santo as replacement. W/
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'Stand up for the City Ground', sing the Forest fans.
And they do, in their thousands.
They'd just been singing 'Toton's a shithole, I want to stay here'.
That's a clear message, if ever there was one
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That's it.
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get a deserved point here at West Brom. A stunning strike from Matty Cash should grab the headlines, but you fear it will be one of the worst refereeing performances I've ever witnessed that will be the focus. Keith Stroud, yet again. Awful display.
Watched the game back. Not at all comfortable with big Wes calling Leicester ‘we’ and
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‘Forest’. Know he achieved truly incredible things with them, but it just doesn’t feel right somehow. Still. We lost.
Steve Cooper will invite young fan to the Nottingham Forest training ground, after touching moment prior to kick-off at the City Ground ends with players from both sides consoling teenager
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Rooney dropping out 'Notts Forest' again. He looks angry. Says Derby were not good enough in 2nd half and that they 'got lucky' to come away with a point. Although he then also followed up by saying it was a fair result. He seems as confused as some of his side's defending
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Thanks guys. Had a family emergency. Had to leave the game. But some things are more important than football. On a related note, thanks to the good folks at the QMC. We need to look after our NHS; to cherish it. The people who work within it deserve support and vast gratitude.
Anyone else concerned for
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? Was tweeting game updates during the semi final but stopped midway through first half and not been heard from (on here) since. Hope he’s ok
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Says a lot about Aurier's performance today... MGW has two assists and Johnson two goals... but it is Aurier who has been picked as man of the match. He's been immense again
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Common sense prevails...
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will stick by Steve Cooper.
A statement from Evangelos Marinakis says that the club wish to quash 'speculation' and 'Cooper remains our manager at Nottingham Forest'.
A very wise call. Kudos. The unity Forest have is their biggest asset.
Just got back from Chelsea. Sad to hear about this. Max has interviewed me a few times for his YouTube stuff - he’s a young football fan enjoying what he does and getting involved. It should be encouraged, not attracting persecution from jobsworth, power hungry stewards...
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Loving this... bar gets smashed up by rival supporters one week,
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fans offer their support the next.
That's what it should be about. Lovely stuff.
It was a pleasure to watch Brennan Johnson evolve from a slight teenager, who grew up just down the road from the CG, into a speedy, relentless wide man with the ability to torment Premier League defenders.
Good luck at Tottenham. Hope they look after him. He's a good 'un
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In the last few weeks, I notched up 25 years at the Post. It has been one heck of a ride, with far too many stories to share in the form of tweets. But proud and honoured to have had the opportunity to cover Mansfield Town, Notts County and Nottingham Forest, for so many years.
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's situation as a whole can be summed up by the fact they are relying on Gaetan Bong, a player who was told he could leave in the summer, to play at left-back. Not to be unkind, but his performance so far today is a reflection of why he was told he could leave.
The atmosphere at the final whistle is not one of defeat, but a positive one.
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have been beaten 2-0 by Spurs, but there were a lot of good things to take from that.
If Forest play like that - and find more cutting edge - they will be just fine this season.
THAT IS THAT.
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secure a 2-1 win over Manchester United. Forest gifted them a goal and still managed to win. Deservedly so. Great goals from Dominguez and MGW and the City Ground is rocking again...
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have had some very questionable decisions go against them this season. Numerous times. You kind of hoped it would balance out at some point. Today might just be that day...
This is lovely. The respect he has from his teammates says a great deal. Congratulations on 200 up.
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will only benefit if he notches up another 100.
Celebrating a milestone appearance for one of our own ❤️
After playing his 200th game for the club, we surprised
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with messages from his teammates and supporters 🥹
A lovely gesture: Nottingham Forest’s new sponsors, BOXT, have donated tomorrow’s shirt sponsorship at Bristol City to Framework.
The Nottingham charity, which supports homelessness around the East Midlands, will have their logo on the front of the
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shirt at Ashton Gate.
💷Fee for Elanga agreed
🩺Full-back Aina set to undergo a medical
🗣️ Henderson talks continue
📋A left-back still on the wanted list...
Progress is being made at
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THAT IS THAT...
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get their first away win of the new Premier League season, at Chelsea of all places.
No goal for Awoniyi, but there was an assist as he set up Elanga for the only goal of the game.
Forest were defensively resolute, epitomised by the performance of Worrall.
Stat time: If Ben Osborn is involved against Millwall on Wednesday night, it will be his 200th appearance for
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Has evolved into one of the most reliable and consistent performers in the Reds squad, in numerous different positions.
Useful sort to have around...
THAT IS THAT...
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have beaten Liverpool 1-0.
What a win. What an effort that was. The best team performance of the season by a mile. Taiwo Awoniyi scored the goal. Dean Henderson made some big, big saves - but so did Alisson at the other end. Wow.
The news that Anthony Taylor and Stuart Attwell have been selected to officiate at the Euros has come with a remarkable sense of timing.
Presumably nobody at UEFA saw the events at Goodison over the weekend. Incredible.
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Done deal: Callum Hudson-Odoi joins from Chelsea in a deal worth an initial £3m, possibly rising to £5m.
If he can fulfil his potential, that is one heck of a deal.
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secure one heck of a win at Molineux. Only the second side of the season to win here. And it was utterly deserved. If that is what we can expect under Karanka, then the future is bright. Only one game, but that was one heck of an encouraging performance.
That's that...
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did themselves proud with that performance... they might even have won it, had Zinckernagel tucked his chance away. A tight, questionable VAR call for the goal will rub salt in the wound. Liverpool win 1-0. But Forest held their own.
Garry Birtles has been a friend and colleague for many years. Thinking of him and his family today following the sad passing of his lovely wife. Hoping the Samantha Birtles Trophy at Basford on Sunday will be a fitting celebration of her life both now and in years to come.
Fair play to the
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fans.
They have not shut up through this second half, despite the way things are going.
And there is still plenty of love for Steve Cooper.
Three extremely poor decisions - three penalties not given - which we simply cannot accept.
We warned the PGMOL that the VAR is a Luton fan before the game but they didn’t change him. Our patience has been tested multiple times.
NFFC will now consider its options.
Congratulations to Olympiacos for becoming the first Greek team to win a major European trophy.
Athens is going to be lively tonight…
A big night for
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sister club.
Said it would be a demonstration of intent if
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held on to Brennan Johnson during this window… and it now seems that they will.
Great news and a logical decision reached in the end. His value will only increase if he maintains his form, regardless of his contract status.
That's that. What a win. What a game. What a memorable afternoon at the CG.
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beat Leicester City - the current holders - 4-1 in the FA Cup.
Zinckernagel, Johnson, Worrall and Spence with the goals, but some remarkable performances throughout.
This team could go places...
It's hard to escape the thought that Middlesbrough must have a heck of a collection of right-backs if they were willing to let Djed Spence out on loan. He's been very impressive again today
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Heave a deep sigh of relief - or stamp your feet in frustration, depending on whether you have the right opinion or not 😉 - Stoke's efforts to persuade
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to sell Ben Osborn have come to nothing. He's now not expected to go anywhere this evening.
Progress being made on Byram. Told permanent deal is now more likely. Hoping for a more concrete update today... but patience currently looks like it might well pay off for
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Steve Cooper's habit of getting a result when he needs one continues.
Not just a result, but a timely, assured performance as well.
A 2-0 win over Aston Villa will brighten the mood hugely.
The tactics were spot on and the players delivered the game plan perfectly.
Forest denied a clear sight of goal when referee Gillett gives a generous free-kick. Surely you allow play to continue and then VAR can decide if there was a foul?
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Done deal: Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of Anthony Knockaert on loan from Fulham, initially until January. There IS an option to buy. That could be one of the most significant of the many additions they have made this summer.
Steve Cooper was close to tears... we all had a lump in our throats.
Whatever happens after this; whatever the future holds, what has happened this season, under a man who arrived needing to steer
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away from relegation, will forever remain in the memory.
What a story.
Not going to apologise for providing an update on a player who only officially left
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yesterday... understand that Osborn divided opinion. But the fact that he has scored on his debut for his new club is worthy of note. If you don't like it, tough🤷♂️
THAT'S THAT... Forest secure a massive three points. What a night. What an atmosphere. What a place the CG is, what a win that was.
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are out of the bottom three and the mood is transformed.
Many people - including me - would be happy to see Steve Cooper in the
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dugout for a long time.
But whether he leaves in two weeks or two years, his career is on an upward trajectory.
He could become the high profile boss Forest have craved.
Give these fans something to cheer about and they will lift the roof off the CG.
The positive performance so far has got the
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faithful off their seats - they have responded.
Proper atmosphere here tonight.
That's that...
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secure what might be a landmark win over Blackburn. The first time they have beaten a team in the promotion race under Steve Cooper. Or should we say another team in the promotion race...
Garner and Johnson goals secure a 2-0 success. Nicely done, sirs.
THAT'S THAT.
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claim what feels like a massive win. They beat Palace 1-0. They are off the bottom, heading into the international break. What an atmosphere at the CG. This place has been rocking all afternoon.
Dean Henderson is not currently an active target for
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And, while the club continue to review the goalkeeper position, for now, that means one thing:
Matt Turner will finally get the Premier League opportunity he craves.
Off to work... suspect it might not be an entirely fun day... but try to be nice people, eh? Never been a big blocker. But was hammering that button yesterday, like I was doing the 100m on Daley Thompson’s Decathlon on my old Spectrum. Just trying to report what’s happening
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GOAL. Liverpool snatch an injury time winner. There is anger on the
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bench. Nunez with the goal. But it came after Liverpool failed to give the ball back, after the game had been stopped to allow treatment for a Liverpool injury, when Forest had been in possession.
Hope everyone has had a wonderful Christmas.
Thanks for your interest and interaction over the past year.
It’s never dull, is it?
Thanks to Steve Cooper for turning the impossible dream into reality and good luck to Nuno in writing the next chapter.
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That is that...
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record their second away win of the season. Chris Wood's hat-trick helps them to a remarkable 3-1 victory at Newcastle. Nuno's reshuffled side come good, with an impressive performance.
GOOOOOOAAAAAAALLLLL and that is why he was signed... Glenn Murray with a wonderful chipped finish over the keeper. His first start, his first
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goal.
Woodgate has just arrived for his press conference. Says Grabban's goal would have been ruled out 'nine times out of ten'. Not sure about that. It is one of those that might occasionally be ruled out - but wrongly so. There was no foul
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Some reflections on last night...
*Colback was immense.
*So was Jacob.
*Pantilimon played well.
*Osborn a bigger influence further up the pitch.
*Danny Fox could go from being fan whipping boy to cult figure.
*this becoming an
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team with real structure and identity.
Not sure who
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have upset... but the first four away games - for a team that won just once on the road last season - are Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City.
Thanks for that.
THAT'S THAT and
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have a huge 1-0 win at Fulham. They had to fight for that. Determined and unwavering at the back, but also a threat on the break. What a team performance. Again.
Fulham had chances but so did Forest - could have been more goals. But a hard earned victory.
Under Steve Cooper, Nottingham Forest burned so very brightly.
The light had faded a little in recent weeks, but he will still leave a lasting legacy.
How the end of an incredible chapter unfolded at
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DONE DEAL: Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of Richie Laryea, the Canadian international full-back.
The 27-year-old has signed a deal until the summer of 2025.
Laryea becomes the third signing of the summer, following striker Keinan Davis and defender Steve Cook.
The noise at the CG is incredible. Properly incredible. They love this. Suddenly it is
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who are on the front foot. They have a free kick of their own in the City half.
That's that... there are a chorus of boos from the home fans as the whistle blows to confirm Nottingham Forest's first away win in the Premier League.
Taiwo Awoniyi's goal enough for three vital points... and to lift them out of the bottom three. Lovely stuff
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A sad day for
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- Trevor Francis, scorer of probably the most important goal in Nottingham Forest's history, has died.
Football's first million pound man, he more than repaid that fee at the City Ground.
Carvalho, quite rightly, gets a standing ovation as he is replaced by Guedioura with two minutes of normal time left. He has been superb today. This formation has given him and Lolley the freedom to do what they do best. Torment people
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Done deal: Anthony Elanga joins
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in a £15m move from Manchester United.
The Sweden international has signed a five-year contract.
A pacy figure who can play a number of roles in the final third.
At the end of 23 long years outside of the Premier League,
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faced the biggest week in their recent history.
It ended with remarkable scenes at Wembley and, best of all, with Steve Cooper's side back in the top flight.
Here's how it all unfolded:
Expect official confirmation that Chris Cohen is taking up a first team coaching role at Luton Town today.
End of an era at
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where he is close to legend status after 13 years at the club.
300+ appearances, a promotion and the will to fight back from three ACL injuries.