For Ryan Yates, seeing a succession of signings come through the doors at Nottingham Forest is nothing new - but the calibre of some of those brought in throughout the past year has been an eye-opener.
Having come up through the ranks, Yates has seen countless players come and go at the City Ground as the Reds tried to end their Premier League exile. Promotion almost 12 months ago meant an overhaul on a scale not seen before, though, as 29 new additions came in across two transfer windows.
Despite the turnover and some not getting as much game time as they would have liked, head coach Steve Cooper was able to keep everyone united behind the cause. That togetherness proved key as survival was secured with victory over Arsenal. But for Yates, having the opportunity to learn from the likes of three-time Champions League winner Keylor Navas and former Atletico Madrid defender Felipe was just as valuable an experience as the challenge of competing in the top-flight.
