Mixed emotions after Nottingham Forest draw at Chelsea…

Mixed emotions after Nottingham Forest draw at Chelsea as Dean Henderson makes transfer response

Here are your latest Nottingham Forest headlines on Sunday, May 14, 2023.

Awoniyi brace clinches draw with Chelsea

A Taiwo Awoniyi brace ended Nottingham Forest’s losing streak on the road as they drew 2-2 with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

The Reds got off to the perfect start, taking the lead with 13 minutes on the clock. Felipe had already put one header wide, but Taiwo Awoniyi was on target with his from Renan Lodi’s cross.

Chelsea looked to respond and it took a crucial tackle by Joe Worrall and a big block by Felipe to keep Raheem Sterling out on two separate occasions. Keylor Navas also needed to make an important save with 37 minutes gone, plucking a Joao Felix header out of the air.

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Cooper delivers 'mixed' verdict on draw at Chelsea

Head coach Steve Cooper was left with mixed emotions from Nottingham Forest’s 2-2 draw at Chelsea.

Taiwo Awoniyi’s brace ended a run of seven straight league defeats on the roads for the Reds. But there was a feeling they could have left Stamford Bridge with even more to show for their efforts.

Forest led at half-time thanks to Awoniyi’s header in the 13th minute. They then had to show great character in the second half as a quickfire Raheem Sterling double turned the game on its head.

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Forest hero reveals perfect Cooper Chelsea plan

Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has explained how the Reds executed their game plan perfectly to earn a draw against Chelsea against Stamford Bridge.

Awoniyi scored a brace to give Forest a point in west London, leaving them now three points clear of the relegation zone with two games to play. Relegation rivals Everton and Leicester City are still to play this weekend.

Speaking after the game, Forest's number nine explained how they went to Stamford Bridge with a plan and saw it through just as they had hoped. He also looked ahead to the "two finals" Forest have left.

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Dean Henderson responds to transfer critics

Dean Henderson has full confidence in the Nottingham Forest squad and likened the scenes after the win over Southampton to a “New Year’s Eve party”.

Forest sit three points above the drop zone, following their huge win at the City Ground on Monday. The Reds appear to be hitting their stride at just the right time, winning two of their last three games and producing spirited displays in their recent defeats to Brentford and Liverpool.

Henderson was first-choice for the Reds before a thigh injury in January ruled the Manchester United loanee out for the rest of the campaign, though he is still heavily invested in Forest’s bid for survival. Describing the dressing room after the win over Southampton, the goalkeeper admitted he has been surprised by the team spirit that Steve Cooper has managed to build this season, particularly considering how many new signings have come through the door.

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