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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Nottingham Forest turn to former Spurs head of medicine after team’s injury struggles

NFFC letters at Nottingham Forest's City Ground stadium entrance
Nottingham Forest have had numerous injuries during the 2025-26 season. Photograph: MI News/NurPhoto/Shutterstock

Nottingham Forest have appointed a new director of performance, Tottenham’s former head of medicine and sports science Geoff Scott, amid concerns that injury problems have exacerbated their struggle to avoid relegation.

Scott spent 20 years at Tottenham until leaving two years ago after a clash with the then manager, Ange Postecoglou, who was in charge of Forest for eight matches this season.

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