Nottingham Forest fans have been reacting to today’s pre-season friendly defeat to Union Berlin.
The Reds were beaten 1-0 in Germany, with their hosts proving a step up in opposition to this summer’s previous four games. Steve Cooper’s side have just two more matches to go before their Premier League return on August 6.
Harry Toffolo came as close as anyone to getting on the scoresheet for the visitors, hitting the post in the first half. But a mistake at the back was pounced on, with Jordan Siebatcheu scoring what proved to be the only goal of the game just before the break.
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There was no Jesse Lingard in the squad, following his high-profile arrival on Thursday night, although Lewis O’Brien did make his debut for the club. Here’s what supporters have been saying about this afternoon’s run-out.
@fm_throwing: A tough, physical game against a very good team. Would’ve liked to see more creativity in the side and not forcing Johnson to play out of position. This is where it’s vital for him to form a partnership with Awoniyi… #NFFC
@RETEPNALA78: It's a friendly. You don't lose, you learn #nffc
@superstu1979: Minutes…in…legs that is all #nffc
@TheReds1865: Didn’t get too excited about the Hertha result, not getting down about the Union result. It’s pre-season. The serious stuff starts 2 weeks today #nffc
@CarnorJax87: The last two #NFFC pre-season games need to see Johnson up top with Awoniyi and Lingard playing 90 minutes for fitness. We need to bed in our attacking players ready for Newcastle.
@NFFCBible: A good, physical test today against German side Union Berlin. It’s clear to see that with the amount of new faces in the side, players are still getting to know one another. Some good progress made, nonetheless #NFFC
@dzyb9: Assuming for a second Friendlies mean something, we've just lost 1-0 to a team that finished 5th in the Bundesliga and were DFB Pokal semi finalists. They are in the Europa League this year as well. Everyone got through the game without incident, that'll do me. #nffc
@BrHeggs: ITS PRE-SEASON, FRIENDLY, A COMPLETE NEW SQUAD Not gonna happen in 2 weeks just enjoy where the clubs at and trust the manager #nffc
@SmegTheRed: Somethings need to be worked on, but that's what preseason is about. We have an entirely different squad to settle in with each other. Don't get why some overreact. It's about getting things ready for the season ahead. Couple more additions and we'll be good to go. #nffc
@NFFC_02: Niakhate is class. Absolute bargain imo. #nffc
@GC_NFFC: Was a typical pre season game really so they’ll be some positives and negatives to take from it however today does highlight what we’re lacking and need to address before the season gets underway things we do know already #NFFC
What did you make of today's friendly? Have your say in the comments below
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