Your latest Nottingham Forest headlines from NottinghamshireLive on Monday, February 6.
Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United player ratings: Navas outstanding, Johnson nets brilliant winner
Brennan Johnson’s goal clinched an important victory for Nottingham Forest as they beat Leeds United 1-0 at the City Ground.
The Reds had Keylor Navas to thank for ensuring they went in at the break with their lead intact. The deadline day signing had a busy first 45 minutes in front of the Trent End.
Johnson opened the scoring in impressive style before the quarter-hour mark, lashing in a volley after a Morgan Gibbs-White free-kick had only been half-cleared. Gibbs-White had a shot blocked soon after, but the hosts spent much of the first half on the back foot.
Keylor Navas verdict delivered after 'outstanding' Nottingham Forest debut against Leeds United
Head coach Steve Cooper singled out Nottingham Forest debutant Keylor Navas for praise, after a man of the match performance against Leeds United.
The deadline day signing played a crucial role as the Reds triumphed 1-0 at the City Ground courtesy of Brennan Johnson’s brilliant strike in the 14th minute. Navas had to make some superb saves in the first half to keep the visitors at bay as they applied the pressure, but it wasn’t just his stops which caught the eye of Cooper.
The PSG loanee has the potential to make a big difference for Forest in the second half of the season. Victory made it five Premier League games unbeaten for Cooper’s side, leaving them in 13th spot, six points clear of the relegation zone.
Patrick Bamford pays 'most thoughtful' tribute to Nigel Doughty as Nottingham Forest host Leeds
Former Nottingham Forest striker Patrick Bamford paid tribute to the late, great Nigel Doughty after Sunday's game against Leeds.
Bamford, who now plays for Leeds, came through the academy ranks at Nottingham Forest before leaving for Chelsea in January 2012. Nigel Doughty, his godfather, rescued the Reds from administration in 1999 and stepped down as chairman in 2011.
Eleven years and one day Doughty's death, Bamford laid flowers in tribute to him before the match, in front of members of the Doughty family.
Keylor Navas reveals how Nottingham Forest debut changed his thoughts on football after PSG
Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Keylor Navas has said he is "very happy" to enjoy playing football once again.
Navas made his debut for Forest on Sunday as he was named in the starting XI for the Premier League game against Leeds United. He put in a man-of-the-match performance as the Reds ran out 1-0 winners.
Both Forest fans and head coach Steve Cooper lauded the former Real Madrid goalkeeper after the match, with a string of impressive saves keeping the Reds in the game as they went on to earn all three points.
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