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Nottingham Post
Nottingham Post
Sport
Sarah Clapson

Nottingham Forest have cause for optimism after Steve Cooper turning point

It was a tough start to life back in the Premier League for Nottingham Forest, but signs have emerged that a corner has been turned.

After a significant summer shopping spree which saw 22 players signed and upwards of £150m spent, the hope was that the Reds could hold their own in the top-flight. Initially at least, that proved to be easier said than done.

Such a mammoth overhaul, coupled with the demands of adjusting to a new division, made for a difficult start to the season. And a run of five straight defeats left boss Steve Cooper ’s job on the line.

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