The Nottingham Forest headlines on Tuesday, May 16.
'Really important' weapon
Moussa Niakhate’s long throws have become a “really important” weapon for Nottingham Forest in their fight for survival.
The defender causes havoc in opposition penalty boxes with his ability to launch the ball into the area. And the Reds have been able to take advantage on several occasions.
They did so at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, with Taiwo Awoniyi’s second goal coming off the back of a Niakhate throw-in. It clinched an important point for Forest in the capital as they drew 2-2 with Chelsea, and head coach Steve Cooper is keen to keep utilising every advantage he can in the bid to beat the drop.
Crushing relegation prediction
Gary Neville has cast serious doubt over Nottingham Forest's survival chances despite the Reds being three points clear of the relegation zone.
Steve Cooper's side earned a 2-2 draw at Chelsea on Saturday after securing a vital 4-3 victory at home to Southampton last week.
But the Reds face tricky fixtures in their final two games of the season. Forest host Arsenal at the City Ground before travelling to Crystal Palace on the final day.
Off-field appointment
Nottingham Forest look set to make a behind-the scenes appointment this summer as chief football officer Ross Wilson puts his stamp on the club.
According to The Athletic, in the coming weeks the Reds are expected to bring in Tom Stockwell, who recently stepped down from his role as head of player insights at relegated Southampton. He is someone Wilson knows well from his own time at the Saints.
Stockwell spent more than a decade on the south coast. He was promoted to his most recent post from the position of scout coordination manager in 2020 and is said to have been a “key figure” in recruitment.
Must seize opportunity
From that first victory on a sun-drenched August day to last week’s drama on a soaking wet Monday night, the City Ground has been the scene for some special moments this season.
How Nottingham Forest could do with there being just one more. One more big result, one more incredible collective effort, one more massive outpouring of emotion at the final whistle.
The City Ground was made for occasions such as these. Arsenal coming to visit on a Saturday night with survival at stake.
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