Head coach Steve Cooper thanked Nottingham Forest fans for their support during some tough times as the Reds boosted their survival hopes with a crucial victory.
Taiwo Awoniyi’s goal clinched a 1-0 victory over Southampton at St Mary’s and lifted Forest out of the relegation zone, up to 15th place. It was their first Premier League victory on the road this term, and only the second time they have found the back of the net.
Supporters had travelled in numbers, making the long trip on a Wednesday night so soon after Christmas. A packed-out away end came across loud and clear as they got behind the team throughout, and they were rewarded with the return of the Cooper fist-pumps at the end.
