Nuno Espirito Santo reacts to Nottingham Forest’s Points Deduction

Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo has expressed frustration over the club's four-point deduction for breaking financial rules last season. The deduction left the club in 18th place, one point above the relegation zone. Despite the setback, Nuno remains confident that Forest will avoid relegation, citing the team's unity and work ethic. He also addressed the extended touchline ban and fine for first-team coach Steven Reid's misconduct.

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Nuno Espirito Santo Reacts To Nottingham Forest's Points Deduction

Nuno Espirito Santo, the manager of Nottingham Forest, has revealed his initial reaction to the news of the club’s four-point deduction for breaking financial rules last season. Forest’s relegation battle became more challenging after the penalty, which left them in 18th place, just one point above the relegation zone. The club has announced that they are appealing the decision.

Nuno expressed his frustration, admitting that he “punched something” when he heard about the deduction. However, he quickly shifted his focus to rallying the team, emphasizing the need to bounce back from the setback. Despite the difficult situation, Nuno remains confident that Forest will avoid relegation, citing the team’s togetherness and commitment. Forest faces two crucial home games against Crystal Palace and Fulham, and Nuno believes that the team’s work ethic and unity will be key to their survival. While Nuno expected some form of points penalty, the exact extent was uncertain until the final decision was announced.

Nuno also addressed the extended touchline ban and fine handed to first-team coach Steven Reid for misconduct. Reid had directed foul-mouthed abuse at the referee after the defeat against Liverpool. Nuno described the incident as emotional and difficult to control, emphasizing the importance of managing emotions in such situations.

 

Nottingham Forest performance and stats

Nottingham Forest

Manager: Nuno Espírito Santo
Premier League
Rank 17th
Win 7
Draw 9
Loss 18
Goals 42-60
Diff -18
Top 3 Scorers
C.Wood (12)
T.Awoniyi (6)
M.Gibbs-White (5)
This season
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Nottingham Forest is currently 17th in the Premier League with 25 points.

In the last 29 games, it has won 6 times, drawn 7 times, and lost 16 times. In its last match, Nottingham Forest drawn 1-1 against Luton Town.​​

It has a negative goal difference after scoring 35 goals and conceding 51.​

Nottingham Forest will play the next match in Premier League against Crystal Palace on Saturday 30th of March in Nottingham. The prediction is Nottingham Forest winning the match.​

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