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Understanding The Revival Of Nottingham Forest Under Steve Cooper

Understanding The Revival Of Nottingham Forest Under Steve Cooper

Nottingham Forest has long been a dormant giant of English football. Now the oldest club in the EFL, the once European champions have been resurrected by Steve Cooper. Cooper took charge of Nottingham Forest mid-season. Following which the team’s performances have given hope to their loyal fans that they can return to the promised land of the Premier League. Under Cooper Nottingham Forest have managed to reach the Championship play-offs for the first time since their relegation in the 1998/99 season.

🎶& ITS SUPER COOPER
LEADS THE GARIBALDI
FOREST HAVIN FUN
COOPER YOUR THE ONE
TO TAKE US BACK WHERE WE BELONG 🔴⚪️🔴⚪️🎶#NFFC pic.twitter.com/8YBoG1AJcw

— Will🔴⚪️ (@WillThomas96) May 8, 2022

Since their relegation Nottingham Forest have constantly chopped and changed managers. They have had 20 managers in 22 seasons. Steve Cooper was their 21st managerial appointment and seems like he was finally able to stop the rot at Nottingham Forest.

He replaced Chris Houghton at the helm of the Tricky Trees. Houghton only managed to secure a solitary win in eight games at the start of this season and was sacked. Steve Cooper came in and transformed the ethos of the club. After his appointment in the September of 2021 Nottingham Forest have won 22 games, drawn 10 and lost just 6 games! According to points gathered since Cooper’s arrival, The Garibaldi would sit at the top of the league.

Nottingham Forest were in a relegation fight before Steve Cooper took over, now they’re one game away from the Premier League 😱👏 pic.twitter.com/oRWx8VxkRe

— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) May 17, 2022

They have also managed to cause major upsets in the FA Cup. Their remarkable run in the cup which included wins against Arsenal and Leicester, was stopped by winners Liverpool.

Steve Cooper is set to lead his Nottingham Forest into Wembley on the 29th of May to face Huddersfield for the last chance at promotion to the Premier League this season. If he becomes the manager…

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