There was something quite symbolic amidst the celebrations at full-time in Nottingham on Saturday evening.
Steve Cooper had just helped secure Nottingham Forest's safety in the top flight thanks to a 1-0 win over Arsenal. It evoked an explosion of relief. The scale of the job done by Cooper must not be understated. When he took the role in the autumn of 2021, Forest were bottom of the Championship, in under two years he got them promoted and ensured a second top-flight campaign.
But this is not just a story about Cooper, it reflects the wisdom in sticking by your head coach throughout tough times. Eleven of the 20 Premier League clubs have seen a change in the dugout at least once this season.
