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Matt Abbott

Micah Richards slams 'schoolboy' Nottingham Forest defending during Fulham capitulation

Nottingham Forest's defending against Fulham has been described as 'school boy' by former England and Manchester City defender Micah Richards on Match of the Day.

Three goals were conceded in the space of six second-half minutes after Tosin headed home unmarked from a corner before a pair of strikes from Fulham midfielders João Palhinha and Harrison Reed were enough to complete the opposition's comeback after Taiwo Awoniyi's opener. Lewis O'Brien also scored but it ultimately proved to be nothing more than a consolation goal that wasn't enough to make up for the Reds ' defensive deficiencies.

Head coach Steve Cooper 's side have now conceded 17 goals in their first seven games back in the top flight. Only their other opponents this month, Bournemouth (19), and their next adversaries, Leicester City (22), have conceded more in the Premier League

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