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Pa Sport Staff and George Flood

Nuno Espirito Santo reacts to Gary Neville 'quit' claim as Evangelos Marinakis explains on-pitch confrontation

Passion: Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis confronted Nuno Espirito Santo on the pitch after Nottingham Forest’s draw with Leicester - (AFP via Getty Images)

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has insisted his on-pitch frustration after Sunday's 2-2 Premier League draw against Leicester was down to "the medical staff's misjudgment on Taiwo Awoniyi's ability to continue the game".

The Greek businessman stormed onto the field at the City Ground and was seen emotionally remonstrating with head coach Nuno Espirito Santo after Facundo Buonanotte's 81st-minute equaliser earned the Foxes a point and meant Forest stumbled again in the race for Champions League qualification, though the result did ensure they would at least be in the Conference League next season.

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