Nottingham Forest supporters have responded to the prospect of Loic Bade's return to parent club Rennes in the January transfer window.
The 22-year-old joined Forest on a season-long loan in the summer on deadline day. However, he is yet to make an appearance for the club.
As earlier reported by NottinghamshireLive, the Reds are expected to move for a new central defender in the new year. Steve Cooper appears to have made a decision over the defender's future at the City Ground, with his loan spell "likely" to be terminated when the window re-opens.
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Here is a selection of what the Reds' faithful have had to say on social media...
Forever Red: "We're not in a position to accommodate flash Harrys or bench warmers, if they don't fit into SC's plans then we move them on, sharpish."
RobRedTillDead: "Ok, he ain't made it yet but don't get on his back, it's been hard for him."
Adbc: "This seemed like a rushed transfer at the end of the window that had nothing to do with SC."
Ryan1771: "Utter madness."
Red Hope2: "Let him go and move on. This is no place for superstars that don't fit in."
CloughiesGreenShirt: "It would've been nice to see what he can do. Judging by the injuries to defenders, and the several capitulations Forest have suffered so far this season. But obviously someone isn't happy with what they've seen."
Kristian Hermanowytch: "What a waste…never given a chance as well as Mbe Soh."
Ian Gorohu: "I'm actually disappointed he wasn't given a fair go. Cooper has a weird selection criteria based on comfort. He frowns at continental players who bring something different?"
Jacques Prince: "Disappointing. Very disappointing."
Kieron Farrell: "Supposed to be decent never played. Me Soh meant to be hot prospect hardly kicked a ball for us, why do we bother."
Simon Waldram: "It's really odd. Why did we bring him here in the first place if we're not going to give him a chance?"
Ian Smith: "All the new signings will now have played many hours of football in front of Steve Cooper during training sessions, the speed, thinking, quick feet, passing, control along with each and everyone’s individual ability’s will have been assessed. Different scenarios between players will be known. A football team is often not your best individual players it’s the players who know and fulfils the team match plan and responsibility. I trust Steve Cooper more than any other manager since BC."
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