Steve Cooper's future at the City Ground a few months ago looked uncertain following Nottingham Forest's difficult start to the season - but they have now reached a critical turning point.
Forest have since turned a corner under Cooper, and it is thanks to owner Evangelos Marinakis for giving the Welshman more time to do his job. After 23 signings in the summer, the squad took time to gel together and Cooper had come under pressure.
However, since putting pen-to-paper on fresh terms until 2025 last month, Forest appear to have reached a much needed turning point and are off the bottom of the Premier League after a 1-0 defeat of Crystal Palace.
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Here is what the Reds faithful think...
SimpsonsNFFC: "We looked dead and buried a month ago. Credit to Steve Cooper the coaching staff and the players for digging in and turning it around. Credit to the club for backing him when it would have been the easy thing to sack him. He has got to be manager of the month - what a turn around in form."
Jamie: "My gaffer. Unconditional love for this man for what he's done to/for my football club. Steve Cooper. He just gets it."
Richard Whitbread: "Two words needed: Steve Cooper."
North Wales Forest: "When you listen to Steve Cooper interviews you relish how lucky we are to have him and long may it continue."
Chris Claricoates: "Steve Cooper, he's doing it again."
Kristian Goddard: "Steve Cooper has had one of the most difficult situations in football and he’s beginning to turn it around. He deserves full credit. I believe we’ll come back stronger after the break."
Neil Cooper: "A massive win that draws to an end the most incredible 2022 at the World Famous City Ground. The year we believed again. Steve Cooper. Thank you."
Jordan Thelen: "As close to a perfect week as we could've ever hoped for. Thank you Steve Cooper."
HomesofFootball: "Phenomenal Steve Cooper has built a team from scratch in the midst of a season in the Premier League no less!"
Peter Blackburn: "That feels absolutely incredible. Steve Cooper is really getting to know this team now - and so are we. Lots to like about the defensive resolve, midfield endeavour and, now, a developing fluidity among the attacking players. We've only just begun."
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