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Forest boss gives hilarious answer to manager question
Nottingham Forest boss has again delighted football fans with his down-to-earth honesty after being asked why he went into coaching at such a young age.
Compared to his achievements in coaching and management, the Welshman had a relatively modest playing career, which started at Wrexham, where he failed to make a senior appearance before turning his focus to coaching.
Playing spells at League of Wales sides Total Network Solutions, Rhyl, Bangor City and Porthmadog followed before he committed to coaching full-time, working with England age group teams before getting his big break as manager of Swansea City, leading the Welsh club to Championship play-offs on two occasions.
Forest hero finally answers awkward Johnson vs Johnson question
Nottingham Forest hero Michael Dawson was asked to choose between Brennan Johnson and dad David while on punditry duty for Sky Sports.
Brennan has followed in striker David’s footsteps by becoming a key player for the Reds. Johnson was prolific in his five-and-a-half-year spell at the City Ground as the Reds chased promotion to the Premier League.
Having achieved what his dad couldn't quite manage, Brennan is now looking to help Forest stay in the top-flight. But which Johnson is the better? That was question put to Dawson, who was David’s boot-cleaner as a Reds youngster, by Soccer Saturday colleague Paul Merson.
Steve Cooper's ‘hidden talent’ and Noel Gallagher ‘honour’
Steve Cooper has discussed has passion for music and meeting Noel Gallagher, but insists performing isn’t a ‘hidden talent’.
Cooper marked leading Nottingham Forest back to the Premier League via the play-offs by belting out Oasis classic Wonderwall with local group Phil Rostance and The Marshall Band during a promotion party, with clips of the Welshman on the guitar being widely shared on social media.
“He’s a man of many talents! He can handle a guitar, definitely,” band member Ben Marshall told NottinghamshireLive at the time. “He’s such an understated character. He always likes the limelight to be on the players, rather than himself. But that was his night as well.
Nottingham Forest backed to beat the drop
Former Swansea City player Jake Bidwell gave the inside track on Steve Cooper ’s coaching methods as he back Nottingham Forest to retain their Premier League status.
Following a tough start to the season as the club’s plethora of new signings bedded in, Cooper has steered the Reds clear of the relegation zone. Forest remain in trouble and last weekend’s collapse against West Ham was a stark reminder of the challenge facing the team between now and the end of the season. Next up is a huge showdown against relegation rivals Everton on Sunday.
Ahead of the game Bidwell, who was part of the Swansea side which reached the play-offs under Cooper, has described the coolness and confidence the Welshman exudes on matchdays and on the training ground.
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