Midfielder Ryan Yates believes the work Nottingham Forest did in the January transfer window could turn out to be crucial in the context of their season.
The Reds are in with a chance of securing a top-six finish as they head into their final 10 games. And driving their charge up the table has been an indefatigable spirit.
Under Steve Cooper, Forest have shown a real never-say-die attitude. It has seen them rescue points late on in matches, as well as cope with any challenges thrown their way.
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Transfer stance
Manchester United could consider letting Nottingham Forest loanee James Garner leave on a permanent deal in the summer, according to reports.
The midfielder is enjoying a fine second spell on the banks of the Trent, playing an integral role in the Reds’ promotion challenge. That form has seen him attract the interest of other clubs as they plot overhauls of their squads.
Premier League duo Leeds United and Southampton have both been linked with Garner ahead of the summer transfer window. And the Daily Mail claim his parent side “may consider a permanent sale” at the end of the season.
The report adds that while the 21-year-old is highly regarded at Old Trafford, “their transfer priority is to add a new holding midfielder”. It is also said the player “is eager to continue his progression by playing regular first-team football”.
Table predicted
Saturday’s trip to Blackpool marks the start of the final run-in for Nottingham Forest, with their play-off fate to be decided over the next 10 games.
Steve Cooper’s side return from the international break looking to clinch a top-six place and keep their promotion hopes alive. They are currently in ninth spot, three points below Blackburn Rovers in sixth, with at least one game in hand on most of their rivals.
The Championship table is so incredibly tight, though, it promises to be an enthralling few weeks. Predicting how the final standings will look is tough.
According to the data experts at FiveThirtyEight, however, the Reds have a 55 percent chance of making the play-offs. And they have an 18 percent chance of making the step up to the Premier League.
Memorable moment
Former England striker Darren Bent has recalled a 'full-blown' argument he once had with Nottingham Forest favourite Andy Reid.
The duo were playing for Sunderland in the Premier League at the same and exchanged bitter words on the pitch during a match against Liverpool.
Bent also recalled then-Liverpool skipper Gerrard running by and laughing at the pair, who were arguing about Reid refusing to pass Bent the ball.
“Yes, a proper one with Andy Reid," Bent said on talkSPORT when asked if he'd had an argument on the pitch. "We were full-blown swearing at each other on the pitch.
