Nottingham Forest are steadily going about their work and shifting the club’s perception.
Nottingham Forest are sitting sixth in the Premier League after 13 matches, a position no one could have predicted at the start of the season. Under the guidance of Nuno Espirito Santo, the team has delivered impressive performances, with several standout players at the City Ground.
Chris Wood, who has equalled Bryan Roy’s tally of 24 Premier League goals for Forest, is in excellent form, having netted nine goals so far this season.
An amusing side effect of Forest’s success has been the sudden change of heart among pundits who had previously criticized the club. Gary Lineker and Robbie Earle have reversed their opinions, with Earle no longer fearing relegation for Forest. Even Chris Sutton, once a harsh critic, is now a Forest supporter, highlighting the dramatic shift in perception.
The latest pundit to praise Forest is Sky Sports presenter Dougie Critchley, who took to social media to commend Ola Aina for his stellar performances.
I've seen a lot of credit given to Murillo and Milenkovic…
But I think Ola Aina has been exceptional this season.
Ranks 1st at Forest for:
🌟Passes completed
🌟Passes into the final 3rd
🌟Completed crosses
🌟Progressive passes
🌟Defensive actions pic.twitter.com/j9EXCirtEH— Dougie Critchley (@DougieCritchley) December 1, 2024
Aina, valued at £8 million and reportedly attracting interest from Milan, has been a key player for Forest. The club is now working to secure him to a new contract, which seems a wise move given his outstanding form.
17) Nottingham Forest: D
Very lucky indeed…
Some truly embarrassing PR moves… but credit to Wood and Gibbs-White they were great.
— Dougie Critchley (@DougieCritchley) May 19, 2024
Critchley, who had previously criticized Forest—calling them “embarrassing” after a defeat to Everton and mocking their signing of Giovanni Reyna—now speaks positively about the club.
No disrespect to Forest but I’m amazed Gio Reyna is considering joining a club 4 points clear of relegation, facing a possible points deduction.
Especially considering he’s not guaranteed a spot in their starting XI.
Would be quite a fall from grace for the former wonderkid! pic.twitter.com/D51DFGnwTT
— Dougie Critchley (@DougieCritchley) January 23, 2024
While he was once critical of Forest’s prospects, this season he seems much more optimistic, especially about Aina’s contributions.
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