Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper is relishing the prospect of facing Newcastle United on the opening weekend. After 23 years outside of the Premier League, the Reds are back in the big time and make the trip to St James’ Park on their return.
Forest chiefs have shelled out almost twice as much as Newcastle this summer as they aim to cement their status as a top-flight outfit. Former Toon target Jesse Lingard is arguably the pick of the bunch despite arriving from Manchester United on a free transfer.
Almost three months away from St James’ Park means Newcastle supporters will be up for the clash from minute one. However, there will be plenty of emotion emanating from the Forest faithful in Level 7 tomorrow as they observe their top-flight return.
