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Nottingham Post
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Sarah Clapson

Steve Cooper explains key Nottingham Forest selection decision against Coventry City

Boss Steve Cooper wanted to maintain Nottingham Forest’s “momentum” as he stuck with Brice Samba in goal against Coventry City.

The Reds went fifth in the table with Wednesday night’s 2-0 win at the City Ground. But prior to the clash with the Sky Blues, Cooper admitted he had a decision to make about who should start between the posts.

Ethan Horvath had held down his place in the run-up to the international break, having impressed when given his chance while Brice Samba was suspended. A quick turnaround between the American returning from duty with his country and Saturday’s trip to Blackpool, though, saw him on the bench at Bloomfield Road.

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