And Cooper has been candid in admitting getting the group to gel has not been easy. Read more, here11:34Sarah ClapsonCooper finedNottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper has been fined after accepting a Football Association charge of “improper conduct”. The Welshman was charged by the FA following comments about referee Thomas Bramall after the Reds’ 1-0 defeat at Wolverhampton Wanderers last month. He admitted his post-match interviews “implied bias” against the official, and he has been fined £8, 000 as a result.
Hope everyone is doing well. Not long now until the Reds are back in action. We'll have plenty of build-up to tomorrow's clash with Brentford. 19:29Matt AbbottSutton has Forest 'worry' after whatCooper did at ArsenalPremier League pundit Chris Sutton believes it is "a bit of a worry" that Nottingham Forest head coach Steve Cooper called into question the "competitive edge" after last weekend's loss at Arsenal.
Three matches remain but the title is already wrapped up for Palmeiras as they sit 13 points clear of Internacional and are currently on a 20-match unbeaten run in the league. Scarpa has played approaching 60 matches across all competitions this calendar year and has scored 12 goals while assisting a further 17 for teammates in his final season for the São Paulo-based side. The player's contract officially expires on New Year's Eve and he has revealed that an extension would have been on much improved terms than even Forest were offering. Read more, here17:11Matt AbbottForest sent clear Lingard message as transfer regrets revealedNottingham Forest supporters are suggesting that the club are right to reportedly be 'considering offloading' summer signing Jesse Lingard during the January transfer window after an underwhelming start to the season for the midfielder.
The winter transfer window is unlikely to be anywhere near as busy, but owner Evangelos Marinakis could still provide funds for further reinforcements as Forest try to secure survival. And an injury list which now features four defenders - including Giulian Biancone, who has been ruled out for the season - might also have an impact on January plans. Read more, here09:29Sarah ClapsonPlans in placeSteve Cooper is confident Nottingham Forest have a "strong plan" in place to make the most of the upcoming World Cup break.
The midfielder is set to be investigated by the FA for his criticism of the officiating during the Reds’ 2-2 draw with Brentford, according to The Telegraph. He claimed the team were "cheated" out of a win. Brentford were awarded a penalty on the stroke of half-time when goalkeeper Dean Henderson was adjudged to have fouled Yoane Wissa. "We got cheated out of it.
Nottingham Forest news live - Reds prepare for Spurs cup tieWelcome to today’s live Nottingham Forest coverage from NottinghamshireLive on Monday, November 7. After Saturday’s dramatic 2-2 draw against Brentford, it is a quick turnaround for the Reds this week. They have two more games to play before the season pauses for the World Cup, starting with a Carabao Cup tie against Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday. We will be speaking to Forest head coach Steve Cooper today ahead of that clash at the City Ground as he faces the media in his pre-match press conference. It could be that the Welshman rests a few players in midweek, with a view to Saturday’s meeting with Crystal Palace.
A tough start to life back in the Premier League has left the Reds bottom of the table ahead of Saturday's clash with Brentford. For head coach Cooper, in addition to the challenge which comes with the step up in division, he has also been faced with trying to get a new-look group to gel. After a summer overhaul which saw 22 signings made, Forest have struggled for cohesion on the pitch. Up until last Sunday's thumping at Arsenal, they had been making progress, but the break will nevertheless provide valuable time on the training ground for the manager and his players. Read more, here09:29Sarah ClapsonGood morningHello all.
I looked at the penalty back and don't have a clue what the referee has seen, " Gibbs-White said after the game. Read the full story here11:17Sarah ClapsonInjury latestNottingham Forest have two more games to play before the season pauses for the World Cup, starting with a midweek clash against Tottenham Hotspur. On the back of Saturday's dramatic 2-2 draw against Brentford, the Reds host Spurs in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night. That will be followed by a meeting with Crystal Palace on the banks of the Trent at the weekend. Head coach Steve Cooper will then get valuable time on the training pitch with his players during the six-week World Cup, and he will no doubt hope some of those currently on the treatment table will be back in action by the time the campaign resumes.
The former Bayern Munich man is yet to make his debut for the Reds, having been sidelined with a hairline fracture of the leg since the summer. He is still some way off making his first appearance - and will not feature in the final two games before the World Cup break - but he has now partly joined in with training. Read more, here17:18Sarah ClapsonCooper's thoughtsNottingham Forest take on Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night. It is the Reds’ penultimate match before the season pauses for the World Cup, with a home game against Crystal Palace to come on Saturday. And there is expected to be close to a sell-out crowd at the City Ground.
The summer signing has been sidelined with a hamstring problem since the 1-0 victory over West Ham United in August. He remains some way off making a comeback but Cooper is confident he will still have a part to play in the Premier League campaign. Read more, here09:30Sarah ClapsonTransfer stanceNottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper insists any discussions with recently-appointed sporting director Filippo Giraldi about January are on hold until the World Cup break. The Reds signed 22 players in the summer as they prepared for life in the Premier League - albeit three of the new arrivals immediately headed out on loan. However, such an overhaul posed certain challenges, with a new-look group taking time to gel.
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11:26Sarah ClapsonLingard working hardHead coach Steve Cooper says Jesse Lingard alone shouldn’t be in the spotlight amid Nottingham Forest’s tough start to the Premier League season. The Welshman has stressed that for the Reds’ results and position in the table to improve, a collective effort is required. That involves the whole team putting in a much better performance than against Arsenal last week - Lingard included. Read more, here10:01Sarah ClapsonNiakhate latestSteve Cooper says it is “inconclusive” when Nottingham Forest defender Moussa Niakhate will return from injury.
The 30-year-old was one of 22 signings made by the Reds in the summer, joining from Bordeaux in a deal said to be worth in the region of £4m. But, like fellow transfer window arrivals Josh Bowler and Brandon Aguilera, he immediately went out on loan. 12:01Sarah ClapsonFinding their feetBrentford boss Thomas Frank has sympathy with the challenges Nottingham Forest counterpart Steve Cooper has faced following a busy summer. The Reds brought in 22 players during the transfer window as they prepared for life in the Premier League.
Here's a look at the current state of play on the injury front. Read more, here10:16Sarah ClapsonGood morningHello all. Hope everyone is well. Just two more games to go before the World Cup break, starting with Wednesday's cup tie against Spurs. We'll be hearing from the manager today, ahead of that one. Plenty of build-up on the wayMatt AbbottForest signing set for 'much bigger' January wage cutProspective Nottingham Forest signing Gustavo Scarpa has revealed that he turned down "much bigger" wages on offer to stay in Brazil with Palmeiras by agreeing to sign for Nottingham Forest when the January transfer window opens. The 28-year-old is set to arrive at the City Ground as a free transfer in the new year on the back of a fine season that ended up with the reigning Copa Libertadores winners following that up with domestic success by topping the Brasileirão table by a distance.
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