Head coach Steve Cooper spoke of his pride as Nottingham Forest secured Premier League survival.
The Reds confirmed safety with a game to spare as they beat Arsenal 1-0 at the City Ground. Taiwo Awoniyi’s goal proved to be the difference between the sides as he scored in a third successive game.
Almost a year on from a famous day at Wembley when the Reds ended a 23-year exile from the top-flight, Forest can look forward to another year at the highest level. And Cooper is keen for them to kick on.
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Asked how he felt, the Welshman said: "Just pride, a great sense of belonging at being part of something really special and important for me. A brilliant day for the players and an equally great day for the supporters - and one we deserved.
“It is difficult to use the word achievement at this football club because you have to be careful, but it is just amazing to be able to allow the club to move forward. That's what we all want to do.
"Now is the time to talk about the players, the supporters and the game. It is a real sense of belonging and being part of something greater than any one person.
"This was always going to be my toughest coaching challenge, but an enjoyable one, not a negative one. We have had everything this year, both positive and negative.
"It feels great. But I am more thinking about it just allows us to progress."
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