Nottingham Forest fans are building a theory about the Reds after a coincidentally timed tweet from the club.
The Reds are looking forward to a return to the Premier League for the first time in 23 years after winning the Championship play-off final; things are not quite as rosy at Derby County down the other end of the A52.
In a simple four-word tweet, the club said: "Enjoy your weekend, Reds" alongside a picture of their Premier League certification. But Forest fans have pointed out that the timing of the tweet - at 5pm exactly - is the same as the time American Chris Kirchner has been given by Derby County administrators Quantuma to complete his takeover of the Rams.
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Derby County continue to face a difficult time financially and Rams fans suffered a huge blow in their confidence that a deal could be completed due to issues in the transferring of funds by Kirchner. The administrators have had to step in and provide a conclusive final deadline of Friday (June 10) at 5pm to the American.
Forest fans did not let the perhaps coincidental timing of the Reds' tweet slip pass them, however. This is what some supporters said on social media...
@DavidBastin12: They posted this at precisely 5pm. This wasn't a coincidence
@Adonis_NFFC: Love a 5pm tweet don’t we
@stuartwilson23: Wonder why they posted this at 5pm...?
@gingerjeffs: Is Samba in charge of the socials today
@Adam_Webster96: The cheek of you tweeting this at 5pm. Love you @NFFC x
@Claire_Nffc_x: Timing is everything!
@ClaireNffc_xo: Very naughty admin
@JohnKHaslam: Whoever did this deserves a raise and a years pass to Eva's Grill
@richbrad38: Jesus, that is brutal. God tier trolling.
