Boss Steve Cooper spoke of his “powerful connection” with Nottingham Forest fans as they turned out in their thousands to celebrate promotion to the Premier League.
The city’s Old Market Square was jam-packed for a special event to mark the Reds’ return to the top-flight, following Sunday’s victory at Wembley. Cooper and his squad, along with owner Evangelos Marinakis, appeared on the Council House balcony and were serenaded by the crowd below.
The head coach even did his trademark fist-pumps as supporters revelled in a carnival atmosphere. It was a fitting end to a remarkable season which saw Forest go from bottom of the table when Cooper arrived last September to being crowned play-offs winners.
