Morgan Gibbs-White has admitted Nottingham Forest's playing squad are delighted that Steve Cooper has signed a new deal at the City Ground ahead of Monday night's vital match against Aston Villa.
Rumours had begun to circulate in the aftermath of Forest's 4-0 loss at Leicester that the club's hierarchy were considering a change in management, following five consecutive Premier League defeats.
In a bold demonstration of faith, however, it was announced that Cooper had signed a new contract to remain in the East Midlands until 2025.
