The scoreline shows another defeat, but those stats don’t tell you everything. There is more to it than that. Much more.
This could be a turning point for Nottingham Forest. It could be the momentum-changer they’ve been searching for, even if it came with them dropping down a place in the table.
Far from being stalked by fear as the final whistle brought an 11th match without a win and a fourth straight loss, the Reds have renewed hope. The mood was one of positivity, unity and warrior-like defiance as Steve Cooper and his players applauded the travelling supporters.