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How Nuno Espirito Santo became the new Sheriff of Nottingham: 'Zen-like' coach is looking to achieve something club legend Brian Clough NEVER did

25/04/25 21:30
IAN LADYMAN IN NOTTINGHAM: In the Nottingham Forest boardroom, as you walk in on the right, there are two European Cups in a glass case. They continue to define a football club and indeed a moment in time in English sporting history. There are other mementos, too. John McGovern's boots and a copy of the former Forest captain's contract. Pictures of Brian Clough's title-winning team. But there is no FA Cup . At the City Ground, it is the one hole in the modern Forest's resume. They last won it in 1959. Clough's Forest flunked their one chance by losing the 1991 final to Spurs. Clough, who died in 2004, felt it so deeply he paid for a runners-up medal to be cast in gold. So this week here in Nottingham they have not been hiding from the new opportunity presented by Sunday's semi-final against Manchester City ....read
Tottenham 1-2 Nottingham Forest: Nuno Espirito Santo's side retake third spot thanks to early goals from Elliot Anderson and Chris Wood... despite Richarlison setting up a nervy finish
21/04/25 20:57MATT BARLOW AT THE TOTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM: Forest were up and running inside five minutes as Spurs reverted to the sort of casual defending that had cost them so dearly at Wolves.Tottenham vs Nottingham Forest - Premier League: Relive the action as Nuno's side cling on to win to go back above Champions League rivals into third place after early double
21/04/25 17:30Relive Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Tottenham welcome Nottingham Forest to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo's gamble over Chris Wood's fitness backfires as unfit striker fails to register a shot during Everton defeat
13/04/25 20:14No manager ever wants to be without his top scorer yet Nuno Espirito Santo 's team selection here suggested for the first time that the Nottingham Forest boss is feeling the pressure.PSG star Vitinha struggled at Wolves but is now one of the world's best midfielders - Unai Emery must devise a plan to stop him if Aston Villa want to win their Champions League tie, writes TOM COLLOMOSSE
08/04/25 19:43TOM COLLOMOSSE: Hindsight is a wonderful thing. Vitinha is now one of the world's best and the metronome of the PSG team who will take some stopping in this season's Champions League.How Wolves are using Nottingham Forest as the blueprint to make a big leap, writes JOE BERNSTEIN
06/04/25 21:45JOE BERNSTEN: Now Wolves have finally discovered their mojo and all but secured Premier League survival, they are using Nottingham Forest as inspiration to make a great leap forward.GRAEME SOUNESS: 'Unstoppable' Kevin De Bruyne has left his mark on the English game... and the one boss who should beat fabulous Nuno Espirito Santo to Manager of the Season prize
05/04/25 01:00GRAEME SOUNESS: I believe he was the best midfield player in the Premier League for a good five years. In time, supporters will reflect on him saying: 'You should have seen him play'.The secrets behind Anthony Elanga's transformation into Nottingham Forest's flying machine and the Man United stars who inspired him to become a leading voice in Nuno Espirito Santo's dressing room
05/04/25 01:00TOM COLLOMOSSE: Even though he is only 22, Elanga is one of Forest's band leaders, along with Gibbs-White, Aina and Hudson-Odoi, and is central to the dynamic Nuno has created.Ruben Amorim rejects claim that Man United were wrong to sell Anthony Elanga after his wondergoal winner for Nottingham Forest against his old club
01/04/25 23:46Man United boss Ruben Amorim has hit back at suggestions that the Red Devils made a mistake by selling Anthony Elanga to Nottingham Forest.Anthony Elanga reveals the secrets behind lung-busting 85m run for solo winning goal against his old club Man United
01/04/25 23:09Anthony Elanga scored a sensational solo goal against his old club to give Nottingham Forest their first league double over Manchester United in 33 years on Tuesday night.Nottingham Forest 1-0 Man United: Nuno Espirito Santo's side take another step towards the Champions League thanks to Anthony Elanga's wondergoal
01/04/25 21:01NOTTINGHAM FOREST 1-0 MAN UNITED - IAN LADYMAN AT THE CITY GROUND: Already this season, Liverpool and Arsenal had come here and failed to win.Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo explains why the Premier League's 'big six' era is coming to an end... and claims the 'gap no longer exists' ahead of Man United clash
31/03/25 21:30Nottingham Forest face Manchester United - a member of the 'big six' group - at the City Ground on Tuesday, aiming to boost their bid for Champions League football next season.Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo faces decision over whether to continue benching big guns for FA Cup semi-final
30/03/25 21:30After three successive penalty shootouts, Nottingham Forest are into the FA Cup semi-finals, which sits rather nicely with their standing in the Premier League.Wayne Rooney backtracks on Nuno Espirito Santo criticism following Nottingham Forest's penalty shootout win over Brighton after admitting he was 'shocked' by the Portuguese boss' team selection
29/03/25 23:56In the pre-match build-up, Rooney was unimpressed with Nuno Espirito Santo's decision to rotate his starting XI despite the importance of the game, stating that he was 'shocked' by the selection.Nuno Espirito Santo slams FA Cup scheduling as Nottingham Forest boss admits he is 'concerned' about Chris Wood injury ahead of Brighton clash
28/03/25 22:30Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo says he cannot understand why clubs are being forced to play huge FA Cup ties so soon after an international break.Nottingham Forest dealt major Chris Wood blow ahead of FA Cup quarter-final clash with Brighton
27/03/25 16:40Nottingham Forest have been dealt a huge Chris Wood blow ahead of their FA Cup quarter-final clash with Brighton on Saturday, as Nuno Espirito Santo's side look to continue their fairy-tale season.MARTIN KEOWN TALKS TACTICS: Savvy Nuno Espirito Santo will set up Nottingham Forest to exploit Man City's counter-attacking problems
07/03/25 22:31MARTIN KEOWN TALKS TACTICS: I cannot praise Nuno Espirito Santo enough for how he is achieving this with a relatively pragmatic approach for which he makes no apologiesNottingham Forest vs Ipswich Town - FA Cup RECAP: Score, team news and updates as hosts win penalty shootout to set up Brighton quarter-final
03/03/25 18:00Re-live Mail Sport's live blog for the score, team news and updates as Nottingham Forest hosted Ipswich Town in the FA Cup at the City Ground.Nuno Espirito Santo is banking on home comforts ahead of Nottingham Forest's crucial FA Cup fifth round tie against Ipswich... having not lost at the City Ground for almost FOUR months
02/03/25 23:02Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo hopes home advantage will help carry his team over the line when they face Ipswich in the final tie of the FA Cup fifth round on Monday evening.MATT BARLOW: Meet the young British coach schooled by Nuno Espirito Santo who's tearing it up in Portugal
02/03/25 22:30MATT BARLOW: Two thirds of Portugal's top flight go into the season aiming for what they call 'manutencao'. When Ian Cathro took the job at Estoril last summer, he banned the word.How Nottingham Forest are keeping world-class Murillo away from Real Madrid and the Premier League high-fliers' plans to snap up more of South America's best wonderkids
27/02/25 12:00By the end of the first training session, Steve Cooper knew he had a gem on his hands.Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo's brutal reason for tactical tweak against Arsenal leaves Martin Keown stunned
27/02/25 08:23Forest welcomed Arsenal to the City Ground on a night when the Gunners desperately needed to conjure a response to their disappointing defeat by West Ham at the weekend.Why one of Nuno Espirito Santo's greatest strengths is becoming a weakness - and how Fulham's Marco Silva exploited it to cut down Nottingham Forest
16/02/25 12:00RIATH AL-SAMARRAI AT CRAVEN COTTAGE: No good ever came from a premature obituary, but the same might be said of taking two wins from five games when possibilities are so rich.Nuno Espirito Santo provides injury update on Taiwo Awoniyi after Nottingham Forest striker went off on a stretcher after horror collision
12/02/25 08:35RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: The Nigerian striker required more than 10 minutes of treatment before leaving the pitch on a stretcher after colliding with the elbow of Exeter goalkeeper Joe Whitworth.Chelsea 'planned a swoop for Nottingham Forest defender Murillo in January' - but Nuno Espirito Santo's side 'turned down record sale offer'
04/02/25 17:00The Blues had been keen to bring in defensive reinforcements in January after injuries sustained by the likes of Wesley Fofana caused issues at the back.How Nottingham Forest's astonishing, explosive football has poked tactical snobs in the eye - and why Nuno's outliers should be praised for bringing brilliant chaos to the Premier League, writes RIATH AL-SAMARRAI
18/01/25 12:00RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: Among some healthy praise for the team he faced, this is what he said: 'There was also a lot of moments where it took a while before the play restarted.'MARTIN KEOWN TALKS TACTICS: Nuno is following in Brian Clough's footsteps at Nottingham Forest with a new twist
17/01/25 22:30MARTIN KEOWN: There is a generation of Nottingham Forest fans old enough to remember those triumphs but now they have a team transporting the younger crowd back there with them.Why Nottingham Forest really can win the Premier League: The 'finishers' approach, Nuno's blueprint for success and the ethos he shares with Brian Clough
07/01/25 17:00TOM COLLOMOSSE: Nottingham boy Tom Cairney was the latest to write off his hometown club's title chances despite watching them move level with Arsenal in second spot.Wolves 0-3 Nottingham Forest: Morgan Gibbs-White strikes against his former side at Molineux - as Nuno Espirito Santo's side pick up SIXTH league win in a row
06/01/25 21:54TOM COLLOMOSSE AT MOLINEUX: The former Wolves man scored the opener in Nottingham Forest 's 2-0 win - before Chris Wood found a second for the visitors - with a neat finish.Evangelos Marinakis reveals Nottingham Forest's plan for the January transfer window... as Nuno Espirito Santo's side aim for a historic top four finish after flying start
30/12/24 12:08EXCLUSIVE BY TOM COLLMOSSE AND ANTHONY HAY: Forest will end 2024 no lower than fourth in the Premier League after concluding the calendar year with a superb 2-0 win at Everton.Ange Postecoglou insists he is 'responsible' for Tottenham's struggles this season ahead of Boxing Day meeting with high-flying Nottingham Forest and former manager Nuno Espirito Santo
25/12/24 22:31There were very few voices of dissent when Nuno Espirito Santo's short reign as Tottenham boss came to an end.Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Matz Sels epitomises his team's resilience with superb display against Brentford - but Belgian plays down talk of European football
22/12/24 22:30JOE BERNSTEIN: Nottingham Forest's record on the road is so good, their supporters sing 'Win-away, win-away' to the tune of The Lion Sleeps Tonight.Inside Nottingham Forest's ambitious plan to recreate the golden era of Brian Clough, writes TOM COLLOMOSSE
20/12/24 02:00TOM COLLOMOSSE: On the pitch, the ultimate target is the Champions League. Forest are fourth in the table and desperate to revive the spirit of 1979 and 1980. Off it, they want to conquer the world.Chris Wood is hopeful of agreeing a new Nottingham Forest deal - after spearheading Nuno Espirito Santo's side's stunning start to the season
18/12/24 11:02TOM COLLOMOSSE: Chris Wood is hopeful of agreeing fresh terms with Nottingham Forest amid discussions over the length of a new contract for the club's top scorer.Real Madrid target shock move for Nottingham Forest star in January amid injury issues in Carlo Ancelotti's squad... but Spanish giants are told to DOUBLE their £40m valuation
14/11/24 16:39With Forest fifth in the table heading into the November international break, Nuno Espirito Santo is desperate to keep his squad together for the entire campaign.The simple secret behind Nottingham Forest's rapid rise under 'control freak' Nuno Espirito Santo, writes IAN LADYMAN
07/11/24 17:00IAN LADYMAN: Forest have done some growing up over the last six months. They are starting to look like a club Nottingham can be proud of once again.Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo is relishing moment of 'joy and happiness' after 3-0 win over West Ham saw Reds climb to third in the Premier League... but warns they must not get distracted
03/11/24 22:43KATHRYN BATTE: Forest already have 19 points, just 13 shy of their total for last season. Nuno will say that securing safety is still the club's aim, but fears of relegation is the last thing on supporters' minds.Nottingham Forest 3-0 West Ham: Chris Wood scores AGAIN along with an Ola Aina thunderbolt to help Nuno Espirito Santo's side move into the TOP FOUR - as Edson Alvarez is sent off for dismal Hammers
02/11/24 16:56KATHRYN BATTE AT THE CITY GROUND: Forest currently represent everything West Ham want to be. They are a team with identity, a clear playing style, character and personality.Nottingham Forest 1-0 Crystal Palace: Chris Wood's second-half strike fires Nuno Espirito Santo's side up to EIGHTH in the table... as Dean Henderson's blunder compounds the visitors' dismal start to the season
21/10/24 20:59DOMINIC KING AT THE CITY GROUND: Dean Henderson gripped his head, in that universal reaction of despair. So, too, 50 yards away, did his manager Oliver Glasner.Nottingham Forest unveil huge revamp of their training ground backed by owner Evangelos Marinakis including improvements to the dining area, the gym and training pitches
13/10/24 11:51Owner Evangelos Marinakis is thought to have spent several million on upgrading the facilities at the club's Nigel Doughty Academy base not far from the City Ground.New footage reveals the moment Nicolas Jackson appears to try to slap Nottingham Forest rival during Chelsea's bad-tempered draw
07/10/24 11:57The incident occurred as a mass brawl broke out among both sets of players towards the end of the 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, with members of coaching staff also involved.Nuno Espirito Santo urges referees to be more understanding during 'very emotional' games as James Ward-Prowse sees red in 'crazy' Chelsea clash with Forest boss also booked
06/10/24 18:15Ward-Prowse was one of nine players to be booked by referee Chris Kavanagh during the game, while Espirito Santo was also shown a yellow during the second half.Nottingham Forest claim poor officiating is 'destroying the Premier League' after Fulham defeat - following last season's furious statement on VAR
29/09/24 13:50Forest are reportedly aggrieved that Fulham were awarded their winning penalty by VAR while they were denied two spot-kicks by reviews in Stockley Park.Nottingham Forest 0-1 Fulham: Raul Jimenez scores for the third league game running as Nuno Espirito Santo's side lose for the first time this season
28/09/24 16:16RYAN WALKER AT THE CITY GROUND: Fulham needed a controversial penalty to claim three points as Jimenez scored for the third consecutive league match to secure a 1-0 victory.Nottingham Forest head coach Nuno Espirito Santo, captain Morgan Gibbs-White and Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler all charged by FA following red cards during fiery 2-2 draw
24/09/24 17:11Forest captain Gibbs-White was given a second yellow card by Jones in the 83rd minute and the two opposing managers were sent off in the aftermath.Nuno Espirito Santo FUMES at officials as he's sent off after Morgan Gibbs-White was dismissed in chaotic scenes during Nottingham Forest's draw with Brighton
22/09/24 15:50Brighton's 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest descended into chaotic scenes in the dying stages after referee Rob Jones brandished three red cards in a matter of seconds.Nuno Espirito Santo reveals that he dreams of replicating Brian Clough's incredible success at Nottingham Forest
21/09/24 12:17Friday marked 20 years since the death of Forest's most successful manager, who led them to a First Division title, back-to-back European Cups and four League Cups in the 1970s and 1980s.Elliot Anderson reveals the feeling of putting on an England shirt convinced him to change his allegiance following midfielder's Under-21s debut after switch from Scotland
07/09/24 21:30JACK GAUGHAN: The Nottingham Forest midfielder made his England debut in the Under 21s' goalless draw with Northern Ireland on Friday night.LMA chief Richard Bevan calls for an end to 'bias' in coaching recruitment - with just two of the 92 clubs in the top four tiers currently employing black managers
07/09/24 12:42There are currently just two black managers out of the 92 clubs in the top four tiers of English football - Nuno Espirito Santo at Nottingham Forest and Darren Moore at Port Vale.Nottingham Forest's £29m move for Feyenoord striker Santiago Gimenez hits a stumbling block... as the Mexico star is hesitant about committing his future to Nuno Espirito Santo's side
26/08/24 23:47SIMON JONES: A handful of clubs are showing interest in Mexico international Santiago Gimenez as the transfer window draws to a close this week.Chelsea express interest in Nottingham Forest's '£70m-rated' defender Murillo... as Nuno Espirito Santo's side 'seek to avoid PSR issues again'
27/06/24 15:39The 21-year-old has earned rave reviews since his arrival from Corinthians last summer and played a crucial role in Forest's Premier League survival.Nottingham Forest could turn to Fulham boss Marco Silva to replace Nuno Espirito Santo if he leaves this summer... as clubs from Portugal and Spain target the former Wolves and Tottenham manager
08/06/24 07:40EXCLUSIVE BY TOM COLLOMOSSE: Mail Sport reported in May that Nuno was on the list of clubs in Portugal and Spain after he steered Forest to survival last season.Nuno Espirito Santo emerges as a target for clubs in Spain and Portugal this summer after leading Nottingham Forest to survival
22/05/24 17:35TOM COLLOMOSSE: Despite the club suffering a four-point deduction during his tenure, Nuno steered Forest to survival, eventually finishing six points clear of 18th-placed Luton.Nottingham Forest announce the release of three first team players after securing Premier League survival with their contracts set to expire
21/05/24 10:17Forest will be playing Premier League football next season, ending the campaign six points clear of the drop after their 2-1 win over Burnley on the final day.Burnley 1-2 Nottingham Forest: Chris Wood delights in final day double against his former side at Turf Moor
19/05/24 18:08JASON MELLOR AT TURF MOOR: Nuno Espirito Santo admitted keeping Nottingham Forest in the Premier League has driven him to drink.Nuno Espirito Santo insists Nottingham Forest are NOT safe from relegation because 'he's seen too many things in football' - despite huge goal difference advantage of 12 over Luton
11/05/24 21:41Nuno Espirito Santo insists Nottingham Forest are not safe from relegation yet, claiming Luton could still stage one the most remarkable turnaround on the Premier League season's final day.Chelsea's substitutes finally delivered for Mauricio Pochettino as Reece James and Raheem Sterling inspired the 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest, writes JOE BERNSTEIN
11/05/24 21:00Chasing a European place and having lost only one in 13 league games, Raheem Sterling's solo strike levelled the match up before another substitute, Reece James, set up Nicolas Jackson's winner.Luton fans brawl with stewards in violent scenes at West Ham as police are forced to intervene... after the Hatters' relegation from the Premier League was all-but confirmed following 3-1 defeat
11/05/24 19:22A video showed dramatic scenes in the away end during the closing stages of the game as some travelling supporters became embroiled in melee with stewards.Nottingham Forest 2-3 Chelsea: Hosts are made to wait until the final day for survival to be confirmed... as Blues remain on track for Europe
11/05/24 18:31It's been a roller coaster of a campaign for the Blues, who had been lingering in mid-table until a late flourish that has seen the the Todd Boehly era finally kick into gear late on in its second season.Declan Rice is standing up when Arsenal need him most and Conor Gallagher is at the heart of Chelsea's dramatic improvement... but who takes the top spot in this week's POWER RANKINGS?
08/05/24 18:00Now that the dust has settled, and next matchday's fixtures are just about coming into view, who has risen and who has fallen - and fallen off - in this week's Premier League power rankings?Nottingham Forest LOSE appeal against four-point deduction for breaching Premier League spending rules... leaving them just three points above relegation zone
07/05/24 09:08The decision deals a blow to their hopes of avoiding relegation to the Championship, with Forest currently sitting 17th, just three points above the drop zone.Nottingham Forest have Premier League safety 'in their hands' insists boss Nuno Espirito Santo... but his long-term future at the club is far from certain
05/05/24 21:30TOM COLLOMOSSE AT BRAMALL LANE: Nuno Espirito Santo was tasked with keeping Forest in the Premier League and one more win will almost certainly ensure survival.MARTIN KEOWN: Nottingham Forest can survive if Nuno Espirito Santo puts faith back in to his old back three
03/05/24 21:34MARTIN KEOWN: Nuno Espirito Santo finally switched lanes last weekend, reverting to his old back-three system which he might now realise he can use to save his side.Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo and defender Neco Williams charged with misconduct by the FA over comments made about officials' integrity after Everton defeat
03/05/24 15:44Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo and defender Neco Williams have been charged with improper conduct by the FA over comments made after their defeat against Everton.Mark Clattenburg QUITS as Nottingham Forest's board consultant after his role became 'more hindrance than help' amid club's explosive rows with refs' chiefs about who VAR officials support
03/05/24 13:05CRAIG HOPE: Mark Clattenburg has resigned from his role as an advisor to the Nottingham Forest board after admitting it had become 'more hindrance than help' to the club.Referees' chief Howard Webb admits Nottingham Forest SHOULD have had a penalty in Everton defeat... but believes that the first two controversial calls were 'subjective calls' which officials got right
30/04/24 16:34Howard Webb, the head of the Professional Game Match Officials Board, has admitted Nottingham Forest should have had one penalty in their controversial defeat to Everton on April 21.Referee chiefs' Howard Webb 'will admit Nottingham Forest SHOULD have had a penalty in Everton defeat'... but Nuno Espirito Santo's side 'still face FOUR FA charges' for publicly blasting officials
29/04/24 23:13Howard Webb, the head of Premier League refereeing, will admit Nottingham Forest should have had a penalty in their controversial defeat to Everton earlier this month, according to a new report.Erling Haaland slipped into that dreamlike state of certainty and relaxation elite athletes yearn for as he helped sluggish Man City get over the line against Forest, writes IAN LADYMAN
28/04/24 21:00NOTTINGHAM FOREST 0-2 MANCHESTER CITY - IAN LADYMAN AT THE CITY GROUND: We probably would have expected a result like this but not in quite this way.Ederson is pictured wearing a sling after being injured in Man City's win over Nottingham Forest... as Pep Guardiola offers worrying update on his first-choice goalkeeper's condition
28/04/24 20:38While the switch was believed to be little more than a precautionary measure, Guardiola offered a worrying prognosis on Ederson's condition post-match.Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo brands VAR a 'MESS' and claims 'we feel like it's ALWAYS against us'... after club released furious statement over the officiating in their 2-0 defeat by Everton
26/04/24 13:41Forest have been in the eye of the storm this week after appearing to question the integrity of VAR Stuart Attwell in an extraordinary post on X.Referees chief Howard Webb will hold peace talks with Nottingham Forest this week after furious statement blasting decisions and Stuart Attwell... with VAR audio set to be played at the meeting
24/04/24 19:52MATT HUGHES: Webb will speak to one of, Evangelos Marinakis or Sokratis Kominakis, while depending on the team's training schedule Nuno Espirito Santo may also be present.Revealed: Vincent Kompany called referee Darren England a 'f***ing cheat' multiple times in furious tirade at official after he gave Chelsea a penalty against Burnley in 2-2 draw last month
24/04/24 14:58EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: Kompany was fined £10,000 and handed a two-match touchline ban - with one of the games suspended - following the explosive outburst at the March 30 fixture.Red card and penalty at Man United, Paul Tierney wrongly giving the ball back to Liverpool... and Ivan Toney's foam skullduggery: The referee decisions that have angered Nottingham Forest this season
23/04/24 19:00TOM COLLOMOSSE: Throughout the campaign Forest have felt they have been on the wrong end of poor decisions from the officials and their trip to Goodison Park has tipped them over the edge.COMMENT: Asking Scottish referees to disclose their allegiances won't remove suspicion... it just paints a target on their backs
23/04/24 17:59Maybe Nottingham Forest have done football a favour. Gary Neville might think they're acting like a gang of Chicago mobsters.Simon Hooper to referee Nottingham Forest's clash with Man City as relegation contenders wait to find out punishment for furious post criticising Stuart Attwell after Everton defeat
23/04/24 16:52Simon Hooper (left) will officiate Nottingham Forest's Premier League clash against Man City after Forest publicly criticised VAR Stuart Atwell after Sunday's defeat at Goodison Park.Stuart Attwell WILL referee this weekend as the Premier League stand by the under-fire official after Nottingham Forest furiously questioned his integrity on VAR duty
23/04/24 10:24The Premier League has confirmed that Stuart Attwell will referee as planned this weekend, despite Nottingham Forest furiously questioning his integrity while on VAR duty last weekend.Nottingham Forest could sue Sky over Gary Neville's mafia slur… while FA are set to throw book at club after bombshell statement, with Mark Clattenburg in hot water for Mail Sport column
22/04/24 20:30Nottingham Forest are considering legal action against Sky after pundit Gary Neville labelled their controversial statement following the defeat at Everton like that of a 'mafia gang'.Michael Oliver interview resurfaces, where he reveals he can't referee Newcastle games because he's a fan - after Nottingham Forest questioned Stuart Attwell's integrity amid claims he is a Luton supporter
22/04/24 14:38Forest's official post caused shock in the footballing world and was widely condemned, yet an interview Oliver did with Mail Sport in 2021 has since resurfaced on social media.Referees chief Howard Webb dismissed Nottingham Forest's request for Stuart Attwell to be removed from VAR duty in defeat to Everton - after the issue was raised in conversation with Mark Clattenburg
22/04/24 13:40CRAIG HOPE: During an eight-minute conversation with Mark Clattenburg - a consultant to Forest's board - on Friday morning, Webb said he did not know that Attwell was a Luton supporter.Cry Me a River! Everton star Ashley Young taunts fuming Nottingham Forest over the THREE penalties he was lucky to avoid giving away against them - by revealing Justin Timberlake is his 'old skool tune for today'
22/04/24 12:01Ashley Young took a brutal swipe at Nottingham Forest on Monday after the club condemned 'three extremely poor' referee decisions in the wake of Everton's controversial 2-0 win at Goodison Park.
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Federico Valverde scores stunning stoppage time winner as Real Madrid keep title hopes alive - while suspended Kylian Mbappe is BOOED in the stands by furious fans
Furious Max Verstappen hits out at F1's rulers and insists people 'can't handle the truth'... as a five-second penalty costs him in Saudi Arabia with rival Oscar Piastri claiming victory
Declan Rice gifted signed guitar by Ed Sheeran and challenged to 'play it next time' they meet - after the pair duetted at the England camp during Euro 2020
Ben Whittaker DENIES spitting at Liam Cameron's corner after being branded 'classless' by TV commentator for his reaction after second round victory
Tom Aspinall appears to aim a savage dig at Jon Jones over the UFC legend's doping history - as negotiations for huge heavyweight title fight drag on
Dimitri Payet's former mistress claims he 'forced her to film vile sex acts' and lifts lid on their 'fake wedding' behind wife of 20 years' back
Rory McIlroy's rumoured ex Amanda Balionis back on TV for the first time since his Masters win He became sixth man to clinch career Grand Slam
Kobbie Mainoo posts throwback photo of himself wearing rival's kit to leave fans stunned as Man United star celebrates his 20th birthday
Cardiff place Aaron Ramsey in charge after sacking Omer Riza - with Arsenal legend given three games to save club from relegation
Nicky Butt 'is cautioned by police as he is revealed as the man who headbutted a security guard after being spotted urinating at his birthday party'
Inside the beating heart of Goodison Park as Everton fans prepare to bid farewell to the ground that has united their community for 133 years
Rory McIlroy pictured arriving in Belfast as Masters champion steps off $70million private jet after travelling with daughter Poppy
Lewis Hamilton is blasted as 'f***ing dangerous' by F1 star at Saudi Arabian GP as Ferrari driver learns fate after investigation into incident
Paul Scholes sparks concern over his appearance during TV punditry gig for Man United's win over Lyon He was on punditry duty on Thursday night
Doting dad Cristiano Ronaldo shows his softer side as footballer playfully celebrates daughter's 3rd birthday with heartwarming Instagram post
Neymar is carted off pitch in tears after ANOTHER injury blow, as joy of 100th home game for boyhood side Santos turns to despair Sad and familiar sight
Jude Bellingham breaks silence after Real Madrid's humbling Champions League defeat by Arsenal - following clashes with Rice and Saka
Incredible moment the third fastest woman EVER turns up to her son's sports day mums' race... and shows no mercy Olympian at play
Harry Kane fights back tears in front of fans as England captain's career-long trophy drought stretches past 15 years with Bayern Munich's shock defeat
Serena Williams claims she would have been 'banned for TWENTY YEARS' if tennis superstar had failed doping test like world No1 Jannik Sinner
Rory McIlroy's wife Erica Stoll reacts to 'mystery blonde' who hugged him after Masters win Came after he had celebrated with family
Myles Lewis-Skelly pokes fun at Antonio Rudiger after Real Madrid defender got away with STAMP on teenage star during Arsenal's victory
Arsenal WAGs enjoy memorable night in Madrid as Bukayo Saka's girlfriend Tolami Benson celebrates win over Real Champions League win
Scottie Scheffler reveals the truth behind Rory McIlroy Green Jacket moment after backlash for 'classless' move World No 1's exit
Harriet Dart's spikiest on-court moments: A cut-throat rivalry and rows with umpires - after Brit star told opponent who smelt 'really bad' to put deodorant on
Olympics gender-row boxer Imane Khelif reveals body transformation plans to fight at the next Games - with eyes on another gold medal
Sport's ultimate power couple 'in deep CRISIS': Ex-Man United star Bastian Schweinsteiger and tennis ace Ana Ivanovic 'face marriage split after nine years'
British star Harriet Dart issues apology for asking umpire to tell her opponent to put deodorant on - before French player delivers hilarious response
Watch Unai Emery's priceless reactions to Aston Villa missing two golden chances to draw level with PSG in dramatic Champions League exit
Embarrassing moment Aston Villa play EUROPA LEAGUE anthem instead of Champions League theme as players line up for crunch quarter-final
Princes William and George are joined by the Duke and Duchess of Westminster to watch Aston Villa's thrilling Champions League battle against PSG
Speedway champion Tai Woffinden provides health update after life-threatening crash left him in a coma He was airlifted to hospital for emergency treatment after collision
Former Man United Premier League winner, 43, looks unrecognisable as he blends in with fans on his Old Trafford return Remember him?
Tennis fans blast 'disrespectful' British star Harriet Dart after she asked umpire to tell her opponent to put DEODORANT on in mid-match complaint
Snooker star reveals he almost died from being spiked with KETAMINE on a night out as he thanks manager for saving his life
Rory McIlroy's chef reveals what could be on the menu for his Champions Dinner after Master win - and it's not Irish stew! Food for thought
Inside the lavish $22m mansion that Rory McIlroy shares with wife Erica Stoll and daughter Poppy - as Masters champion returns home after Augusta triumph
World Cup winner reveals rare genetic condition that leaves doctors wondering 'how he can WALK' - and reveals what he should have done sooner
Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez shows off her huge 'engagement ring', weeks after he gave a savage reason for why he hasn't married her
Henry blasts Man United player for doing something he's 'never seen before' - as Carragher compares them to under-FIVES for goal conceded at Newcastle
Bizarre error sees the WRONG Fulham player subbed off - with fuming boss Marco Silva told the decision can't be reversed after five-minute delay
EXCLUSIVE Rory McIlroy in line to be awarded freedom of his hometown after thrilling Masters victory completed career Grand Slam
Jack Grealish 'racks up £5,000 bar bill and copies Wolf of Wall Street gesture as Man City star parties in swanky London nightclub'
Chelsea's toxic atmosphere is laid bare in new Stamford Bridge footage after Enzo Maresca appeared to go to war with his own fans after Ipswich draw
Football fans left perplexed and confused as Real Madrid legend Luka Modric, 39, becomes minority owner at mid-table Championship club
Barcelona women's star who touched an opponent's genitals and asked 'do you have a d***' during a match is BANNED for 'inappropriate touching'
Newcastle star Dan Burn hailed as a 'legend' after being filmed pushing a stranger's broken-down car to safety Video goes viral
Heartbreak for Tom Brady as Birmingham City lose EFL Trophy final after NFL legend jets in for Wembley clash Beaten by Peterborough
Kylian Mbappe sent off for 'disgusting' horror challenge - just days before Real Madrid's crucial Champions League clash against Arsenal
EXCLUSIVE Michael Schumacher signs Jackie Stewart crash helmet - with the aid of his wife - for charity auction... 12 years after horror skiing accident
Conor McGregor puts $500,000 bet on UFC 314 showdown between Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett after teasing potential comeback fight
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe admitted to hospital and will miss Magpies' clash with Man United Howe had felt unwell earlier in week
Tammy Abraham starts PRAYING after horrendous head clash knocked out AC Milan team-mate The sickening collision left Abraham concerned
Shocking moment Masters star Max Homa smashes shot into helpless caddie... before screaming at him US star had a moment to forget
Mohamed Salah SIGNS new £380,000-per-week Liverpool deal as club's owners break their own golden rule to keep 'The Egyptian King'
Andre Onana could be DROPPED for Man United's trip to Newcastle after Lyon horror show - as Ruben Amorim prepares to wield the axe
You can afford a couple more of those now, Mo! Salah shows off £725,000 watch at his Liverpool new £50m contract signing presentation
Football's podcast war: Gary Lineker sticks the knife into rival Gary Neville's pod for 'languishing miles behind' while he rakes in £1.4m profit
Manchester United supporters accuse French police of tear-gassing them after being kept behind in the stadium following 2-2 draw in Lyon
Paul Scholes blasts Andre Onana for his two blunders in Man United's 2-2 draw against Lyon - as goalkeeper endures nightmare evening
Luke Littler upstaged by hometown hero Nathan Aspinall in Manchester - as 'The Asp' claims Premier League Darts win in front of Wayne Rooney
Conor McGregor posts training clip - teasing comeback and declares which UFC 314 fight he is 'interested' in Will we see a return?
Prince William goes through emotional rollercoaster watching his beloved Aston Villa in Paris as he relishes 'making really important memories' with George
Rory McIlroy's daughter Poppy upstages her dad with astonishing putt at iconic Masters Par-3 contest Poppy lit up Augusta
Jude Bellingham's dismissive reaction to manager Carlo Ancelotti caught in new footage from Arsenal loss - with Real Madrid boss 'mortally wounded'
Injured Gabriel is glued to his seat under a blanket as his wife goes wild at Arsenal's Champions League win over Real Madrid Warm celebrations
Meet the owners of 1,900-square-foot house next to Masters golf course who have turned down MILLIONS to sell to Augusta National owners
Fans hail 'humble' Rice for his brilliant interview with Arsenal legend Henry after scoring TWO free-kicks in Champions League win over Real Madrid
Three Real stars called out for 'no sign of life' in Spanish press after loss at Arsenal: 'Tragedy in London'... 'A shipwreck'... 'Humiliation'
Fans joke Micah Richards could be SACKED for 'crude' on-air gag that left Jamie Carragher in stitches Remark saw Carragher burst out laughing
Kylian Mbappe's priceless reaction to Declan Rice scoring TWO incredible free-kicks in 12 minutes as Arsenal secure dominant Champions League win
Jockey who was banned after riding tragic Celebre d'Allen at Grand National DELETES his social media following backlash from Aintree