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"I was very aware of it anyway before I came in because I'm a bit of a football nerd, if you like, and I've watched all of the documentaries on the success and the Brian Clough documentaries etc. I think this football club is built on successful eras - and not just the trophies and the memories, but the values and the principles of Nottingham Forest. They are not to be taken lightly and Cooper knows this, but nor are a Forest side steeped in history and who were regulars at Wembley in the Brian Clough era.

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Nottingham Forest are an iconic English football club with a record in European competition to rival the likes of Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea.

Forest are undoubtedly helped by being based in a city with a population of more than 330,000. Founded in 1862, County are recognised as the world's oldest football league club. Clough joined Forest as a Jose Mourinho-style brash young manager in 1975 and transformed the club who had been 13th in the second tier at the time. Trevor Francis scored the only goal in Munich to seal victory over Malmo. Forest's reward was a place in the playoffs, where they earned a dramatic penalty shoot-out victory over Sheffield United to reach the final at Wembley. When he was interviewed during the final season of his reign, Clough insisted: "There's only one way to play football – that's on grass. Clough's indelible influence and ideas about how the game should be played live on in Forest fans' preferred playing style. It would be the last season when Forest would feature in European competition. Six years after becoming league members, Forest won the FA Cup for the first time by beating Derby County in front of 62,000 supporters at Crystal Palace, enjoying an underdog 3-1 victory over opponents who had thrashed them 5-0 less than a week earlier. John Robertson is widely considered to have been Forest's greatest ever player. Until they moved to their beloved City Ground home in 1898, Nottingham Forest Football Club played at a variety of stadiums including Trent Bridge, now better known as a cricket ground. Worse was to follow.

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Indeed, the third-placed side has won promotion in six of the previous nine such finals. The other game in this run saw them defeat Bristol Rovers 2-1 in the third-tier play-off final in 1994-95. - Huddersfield Town have reached their sixth EFL play-off final, winning promotion in four of their five previous finals. During the regular Championship season, Huddersfield scored more set-piece goals (exc. penalties) than any other side (21). “Not just the players. I've had a taste of it with this club and it's special for everyone. “It's going to be a massive, massive occasion, and one we have to thrive in. Our job is to go and win the game.” “It's that togetherness we didn't have, it was missing. I know what it's like. Not many teams have got what we've got. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets.

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This game is about money, of course it is, but it’s also about glory, euphoria and the creation of eternal memories. But then so has Steve Cooper, who took over in September with Forest bottom of the league. For most, it’s the biggest game of their life so far. Good for the owner of the Vinyl Whistle ending it at Wembley.” In a plutocracy they have no real place being at Wembley. But this game is about so much more than money. Carlos Corberan, in his second season at the club, has done the most spectacular job. No surprises in the Forest team. For many, it’s the biggest game they’ll ever play. You don’t have to be a Forest fan to have the softest spot for this man. These playoff finals often take a while to get going; some of them never really do. These playoff finals often take a while to get going; some of them never really do. 1 min Yates fouls Thomas 35 yards from goal, which allows Huddersfield to send their big lads forward for the first time.

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"They have been brilliant, the supporters, this year and it has just been a really good example of what this club means to everybody. "It's nice to see all generations of supporters and diversity that are really getting behind the football club. "I have got to know so many of the European Cup-winning team and I'm fascinated by their stories, but probably more fascinated by their love for the club because it's really strong and a lot of them still come to the games, a lot of them are still visible at the training ground now. Everything we do is for the supporters and, if we keep this connection going, it gives us a real chance." Over the past two seasons - his first two in senior management - Cooper took Swansea to the Championship play-offs. If we want the support that we want - everyone wants to be well-supported - then you have to play your part as well. We knew April was going to be a pivotal month in terms of where we would end up in the league because we had eight games and we managed to win seven and lose one against Luton. But even when you look at the second semi-final when things weren't going completely to plan, the crowd got better and they pulled us through. There have been a couple of times where I have just had a look at the league table and, though we've gone on some really good runs this year, we didn't seem to be going anywhere. Truth be told, the international break came at a good time because we gave ourselves a chance to get a little bit of work done with the team. "I cannot think of a game where there has been a spare seat in the Forest allocation. None of us liked the sight of being where we were.

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Huddersfield continued to press right until the death, but Forest clung on, to spark scenes as delirious on the pitch as in the stands. Forest always had the better of a scrappy encounter, with Yates wasting a fine chance when heading wide from Garner’s teasing free-kick. But the talented teenage defender ended a fine season in most miserable fashion, handing Forest a return to the big time that the City Ground men have craved for so long.

An own goal by Levi Colwill made the difference in the Championship playoff final as Nottingham Forest edged past Huddersfield 1-0 to clinch promotion.

In the second half another Thomas cross proved problematic, this time from the right, but Djed Spence shepherded the ball out. Thomas played the ball low towards the penalty spot, where Ward, who peeled off his marker arrived from the back post but Forest got a block in. Naby Sarr clumsily upended Philip Zinckernagel and from the subsequent free-kick Garner located Yates but the Forest midfielder, who got free of Tom Lees, dropped his header narrowly wide.

Nottingham Forest have ended a 23-year wait to return to the Premier League after beating Huddersfield Town in the Championship play-off final at Wembley.

Huddersfield continued to press right until the death, but Forest clung on, to spark scenes as delirious on the pitch as in the stands. Forest always had the better of a scrappy encounter, with Yates wasting a fine chance when heading wide from Garner's teasing free-kick. Former Swansea boss Cooper's transformation of this Forest squad might not have been completed in the most enticing of fashion.

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This club hasn't been in the top flight for a long time and I've seen a lot of good people come and go, who have all added to this football club. This is now the manager and player's job to create the next chapter of history at the club." "We've been really good, and it's not just this season - I'm not saying we've been good in the past seasons because we've been sh**e - but it has been a long time coming. If you don't give the penalty for the first one then you have to give this one as you know you made a mistake for the first one." "Forest will be a massive credit to the Premier League next season. "I'm just so proud of the players, of the staff, the fans. I never played in a Forest team at Wembley with this type of atmosphere. And I just wanted the players to know I will be their biggest supporter and give them everything through thick and thin. "Of course, it's difficult right now because we wanted to come here and be celebrating now. My family are here, the players' families are here - this football club is about belonging to a city. And of all the good goals we've scored this season, we get one like that - but it doesn't matter. A short while later they finally got in behind Forest as Holmes raced in and found Harry Toffolo in the middle.

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But once the disappointment of this defeat subsides, it will surely be replaced with immense pride. They can look forward to next term with realigned and heightened expectations. Since relegation in that 1998-99 campaign, they have rarely looked like making it back there. And inside the ground the two teams were given superb backing as this fixture was played to the backdrop of a full Wembley Stadium for the first time since 2019 - with the official attendance listed as 80,019. For the first time since the summer of 1998, Forest supporters can begin to make plans for meetings with Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United. His impact since arriving in September has been nothing short of sensational, taking the team from the relegation spots to the Premier League. The way they have done it, with a positive, vibrant brand of football has wowed neutrals and means they are sure to be an exciting addition to the top division next year.

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He’s just killed us with kindness and the fans absolutely adore him.” Forest did it the hard way this season, too. If you mistreat one, then they’re aggressive, and we were.

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We’ve brought Nottingham to Wembley, we’ve taken over the place and here we are in the Premier League.” In the second half we tried to take more risks.” Forest edged out Huddersfield in the playoff final courtesy of a Levi Colwill own goal but victory was mired in controversy after Forest survived two late penalty scares.

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Welcome to Twitter @warnockofficial.” Cook is no stranger to winning promotion to the Premier League having already achieved the feat with Bournemouth. It has been 23 years since Forest last played in the top flight, and Cook tweeted: “THE FOREST BOYS ARE BACK!!” Nottingham Forest players celebrate the club’s return to the Premier League

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Town were pushing Forest back, but yet to get a shot on target. Yates tried a shot from 25-yards almost instantly after the restart, but it was comfortably kept out by Lee Nicholls. Two minutes later, they were huge penalty cries from the Town end as Toffolo went down in the box under a challenge from Jack Colback. Despite clear contact, VAR decided no foul had been made and Toffolo was booked for diving. The Terriers responded well to the threat, with Thomas swinging in a cross from the right that Djed Spence had no choice but to knock behind for a corner. The Reds continued to pile on the pressure, with Keinan Davis threating Town with a dangerous cross. Nottingham Forest had their first chance in the 11th minute, as they were handed a free-kick for a foul on Philip Zinckernagel. The resulting ball was headed wide by Ryan Yates.

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Welcome to Twitter @warnockofficial.” Cook is no stranger to winning promotion to the Premier League having already achieved the feat with Bournemouth. It has been 23 years since Forest last played in the top flight, and Cook tweeted: “THE FOREST BOYS ARE BACK!!” Nottingham Forest players celebrate the club’s return to the Premier League

Ethan Horvath played an important role for Nottingham Forest during part of its 2022 schedule and on Sunday the American goalkeeper got to celebrate his.

He has earned seven total caps with the USMNT to date and will join Gregg Berhalter’s side for a quartet of June matches, starting on June 1 against Morocco in Cincinnati. The 26-year-old Horvath totaled 11 appearances this season in his final overall campaign in England. Horvath played the final moments of Nottingham Forest’s 1-0 victory over Huddersfield Town at Wembley Stadium as Steve Cooper’s side earned promotion to the English Premier League. The Colorado native replaced Brice Samba prior to stoppage time, celebrating with his teammates as Nottingham Forest won the promotion playoff final and earned a first spot in the top flight since 1999.

Fans express their delight as Nottingham Forest return to the top flight after more than two decades.

We tend to focus on the northern away games. "I was smitten after that," he said. "It's surreal. "There was a tear or two shed after the game." His friend Richard added: "At the start of the season, when we had one point, I was asking myself why I had raised my son as a Nottingham Forest fan - and then we go and have the best season ever." "A club the size of Forest should be in the Premier League," he said. "I remember when I was diagnosed thinking I would love to see Forest win promotion and play in the Premier League. "The key thing is we got the result we wanted and we're in the Premier League. Finally!" The children's book author and illustrator said: "It was the worst for nerves but the best for the sheer joy and exhilaration at the final whistle." I love this club, I love my city and I am so excited." "We played good," he said. "That second half was a dream," he said.

Fans express their delight as Nottingham Forest return to the top flight after more than two decades.

We tend to focus on the northern away games. "I was smitten after that," he said. "It's surreal. "There was a tear or two shed after the game." His friend Richard added: "At the start of the season, when we had one point, I was asking myself why I had raised my son as a Nottingham Forest fan - and then we go and have the best season ever." "A club the size of Forest should be in the Premier League," he said. "I remember when I was diagnosed thinking I would love to see Forest win promotion and play in the Premier League. "The key thing is we got the result we wanted and we're in the Premier League. Finally!" The children's book author and illustrator said: "It was the worst for nerves but the best for the sheer joy and exhilaration at the final whistle." I love this club, I love my city and I am so excited." "We played good," he said. "That second half was a dream," he said.