Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper was left with tears in his eyes after a banner was unveiled during the game against Aston Villa earlier this season.
Cooper was lauded as a hero in the red half of Nottingham after guiding Forest to Premier League promotion via the play-offs last season, but it seemed that the Reds' poor form on their return to the top flight was likely to cost the Welshman his job.
Rumours were rife that he was on his way out with Forest after the defeat to Leicester City with the club rock-bottom of the Premier League, despite fans and pundits claiming his previous success meant he deserved more time to rescue the Reds.
