Nuno Espirito Santo admitted keeping Nottingham Forest in the Premier League has driven him to drink. There was an undeniable irony to Forest receiving a helping hand from VAR at precisely the point in the campaign when it doesn't really matter. Despite a four-point deduction for financial irregularities, Forest finished six points clear of the drop with a modest haul of 32. Espirito Santo led a successful rearguard action after replacing Steve Cooper just before Christmas, and he admitted: 'It's been a tough season and it's good to finish on a high. Chris Wood scored a brace against his former side to cap off Nottingham Forest's survivalThe striker's goals have proved vital in ensuring Forest finished above the drop zone.

Source: Express May 19, 2024 18:15 UTC