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Nottingham Post
Nottingham Post
Sport
Sarah Clapson

'Absolutely fantastic' - Nottingham Forest backed for promotion success by former Reds ace

Former Nottingham Forest striker Marlon Harewood is backing his old club to seal a return to the Premier League.

The Reds are 90 minutes from ending their 23-year top-flight exile, with just Huddersfield Town standing in their way. It promises to be a gripping contest when the teams meet in the Championship play-offs final a week on Sunday.

Steve Cooper’s side booked their place in the promotion showdown thanks to a dramatic semi-final victory over Sheffield United. Brice Samba was Forest’s hero on a pulsating night at the City Ground as they needed a penalty shootout to see off the Blades.

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