Nottingham Forest fans have given their reaction to Steven Reid’s return to the club, following his appointment on Monday.
The former Republic of Ireland international has returned to the City Ground as a first team coach, one year after leaving a similar role. He played a key part in the club’s promotion to the Premier League via the play-offs in the 2021/22 season.
He now returns to re-join Steve Cooper's backroom staff ahead of the return of the Premier League in just a matter of weeks. The Reds kick off their campaign with a trip to take on Arsenal on Saturday, 12 August (12.30pm kick off).
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Responding to his return, Reid said: "I am absolutely delighted to return to Nottingham Forest. It is a club that has stayed close to my heart for many reasons, firstly because of the amazing journey to promotion, but also because of the support I felt from within the club and the amazing fanbase when stepping away from football to do some work around mental health and well-being.
“I have remained close to Steve (Cooper) and many of the coaching staff and players and cannot wait to get going again."
Following the announcement of his return, Forest fans have taken to social media to show their delight. Many are calling it the signing of the season, here’s what just some had to say.
Gunbuster : Steven Reid’s back! Great news, glad he’s feeling up to the challenge! #NFFC
Jonathan : Steven Reid is a huge signing for me, where the turnaround began, key promotion figure #nffc
Rob : Steven Reid could be the signing of the summer. He was a catalyst for the turnaround before Cooper was appointed. #nffc
Matthew Barber : Great move from the club #nffc
ForceMetal : Superb news, great signing #nffc
Lucas : delighted to see @stevenreid12 back at the club a real driving force behind our promotion! Welcome back! #nffc
LowerBridgMart : Best signing we’ll make this summer #NFFC
Charlie Sheppard : I’ve said all along that Steven Reid was the missing piece last season. We were hardly a threat from set pieces and strange substitutions as compared to 21/22 where everything seemed spot on. Cooper and Reid back together is something to be excited about. #NFFC
