When Steve Cooper announced to thousands in Market Square after sealing their playoff final triumph in May: “To all Nottingham Forest supporters, welcome back to the Premier League”, he was greeted with a ground-shaking roar. He has made the city believe in its football team again and they are putting their faith in him to keep the good times rolling.
Forest had one point after seven games in the Championship last season until Cooper arrived, so it is remarkable they are about to start their first Premier League campaign in 23 years against Newcastle on Saturday.
