The 2021/22 season will be etched in the memories of Nottingham Forest supporters as the team marked the end of their 23-year absence from the Premier League by…
The 2021/22 season will be etched in the memories of Nottingham Forest supporters as the team marked the end of their 23-year absence from the Premier League by clinching victory over Huddersfield Town in the play-off final at Wembley, securing a 1-0 win. Steve Cooper assumed managerial duties from Chris Hughton, who was dismissed after a challenging start to the Championship season, marked by six defeats and one draw in the initial seven matches.
In a season initially fraught with the prospect of failure, Cooper orchestrated a remarkable turnaround for the Reds, propelling them from the bottom of the table to play-off champions within a span of eight months.
The Wembley showdown itself was characterized by a lack of overall quality, and the sole goal stemmed from an own goal by Chelsea loanee Levi Colwill. Despite the victory, Huddersfield had two penalty appeals dismissed by referee John Moss and VAR, leaving the outcome uncertain had those decisions favored the Terriers.
Looking back to the summer of 2022, we reflect on what Nottingham Forest’s potential Championship lineup might have been if they had faced defeat at Wembley.
