Nottingham Forest

Broadcasting deals, sponsorship money and parachute payments mean that the financial rewards on offer for the winners are vast.

“Hence the winner of Sunday’s game will face the challenge of maintaining the excitement of fans, as well as balancing financial stability in the coming months. Numerous clubs have spent considerably upon achieving promotion to try and stay there only to come up short. “Following a fiercely contested season, the winner of Sunday’s Championship play-off final will walk off the pitch having secured additional future revenues of at least £170million.

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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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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.

Steve Cooper is aiming to take Nottingham Forest back into the big time with today's game at Wembley the final step in what could be a journey like no other.

“But it’s really important for the players to realise we are in this position because of doing what we’ve done, and that’s committing to a way of playing and a way of working. We have to continue as much as we can with that, while understanding the context of the game. “What I do know is, we are the club and the team that we are. We are very proud of it and we believe in what we’re doing, so let’s take it to Wembley and try to do our thing. One of Huddersfield and Nottingham Forest will be in the Premier League next season, it’s time to find out who. Struggling at the bottom of the league when he was appointed, Cooper could write himself into Forest folklore with a win that would return the club to the top-flight for the first time in 23 years.

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Again Forest are in a good position but it came from a burst of energy from Davis, you feel if he could have got the ball away instead of this slow build-up they could be ahead. Thomas takes the kick and Ward connects, his shot hits a Forest player and there’s another corner. But it’s the heartbreak of Colwill that is the difference so far. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Spence played in Zinckernagel, who’s chance is blocked. Thomas again sends it in and there’s a pinball in the box. Both sides absolutely firing in the second half. Intriguingly, when these two sides met during the regular season it was the away side who emerged victorious on both occasions: Forest triumphing 2-0 early on in the campaign, before Hudderfield won 1-0 at the City Ground in their final game of 2021. Follow the Championship play-off final live below: Half-time: Huddersfield 0-1 Nottingham Forest Half-time: Huddersfield 0-1 Nottingham Forest Huddersfield 0-1 Nottingham Forest

The Championship play-off final, the richest match in world football, is coming up this afternoon as Huddersfield Town battle Nottingham Forest for Pr.

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.

Nottingham Forest are back in the Premier League following a 23-year absence after beating Huddersfield Town at Wembley to win the Championship play-offs.

Nottingham Forest are back in the Premier League after beating Huddersfield Town in the Championship playoff final. But their third relegation from the Premier League in 1999 took much longer to recover from. Nottingham Forest Win Championship Play-Offs And Promotion To The Premier League

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.

LEVI COLWILL'S own-goal was enough to see Nottingham Forest promoted to the Premier League after a 23-year absence.

He will now become the first person to manage Forest in the top-flight since Ron Atkinson. Cooper's side were relieved to hear the final whistle which brought wild scenes of celebration from the Forest bench and stands. They had just one shot in total at Wembley, but did see strong claims for a penalty turned down after Jack Colback appeared to trip Harry Toffolo, with the Huddersfield star booked for diving instead.

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Cooper repaired the wounds of Forest's worst start to a season for 108 years and ensured they remained focus after losing a shot at automatic promotion in their penultimate game of the season against top-two rivals Bournemouth. For the first time in the 21st century, Forest can look forward to welcoming the Premier League's elite to their City Ground stadium on the banks of the River Trent. London — Nottingham Forest clinched promotion to the Premier League for the first time in 23 years with a 1-0 win against Huddersfield in the Championship play-off final on Sunday.

Nottingham Forest have ended a two-decade exile from the top-flight of English football after defeating Huddersfield Town in a dramatic Championship play-off ...

All this came before Samba's late injury - and delay in getting off the field - which further stymied their attempts to find a late equaliser. Having taken just one point from their first seven fixtures under Chris Hughton, the idea of promotion back to the Premier League - having been absent since the turn of the millennium - must have seemed fanciful to Forest fans. Nottingham Forest have ended a two-decade exile from the top-flight of English football after defeating Huddersfield Town in a dramatic Championship play-off final at Wembley to book their place in next season's Premier League.

Nottingham Forest clinched promotion to the Premier League for the first time in 23 years with a 1-0 win against Huddersfield in the Championship play-off ...

Fourth placed Forest beat Sheffield United on penalties in the play-off semi-final and held their nerve again to earn the ultimate prize against Huddersfield. For the first time in the 21st century, Forest can look forward to welcoming the Premier League's elite to their City Ground stadium on the banks of the River Trent. Nottingham Forest clinched promotion to the Premier League for the first time in 23 years with a 1-0 win against Huddersfield in the Championship play-off final on Sunday.

Forest beat Huddersfield 1–0 in the Championship playoff final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday to secure its return to the English Premier League next season. The ...

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.

An own goal from Huddersfield defender Levi Colwill was enough for Forest to secure victory in the playoff final, dubbed the "richest game in football" due to ...

Huddersfield had been relegated from the Premier League in 2019 after two seasons in the top division and had finished 18th and 20th in the past two campaigns. Forest, who were playing at Wembley for the first time since its redevelopment in 2007, held on for a narrow victory and will now re-take their place in the Premier League for the first time since 1999. An own goal from Huddersfield defender Levi Colwill was enough for Forest to secure victory in the playoff final, dubbed the "richest game in football" due to the prize of a place in the Premier League, alongside the lucrative broadcasting deals and prize money that come with it.

The Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper said the playoff win against Huddersfield had 'reminded the world how special the club is'

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.

An own goal saw the City Ground outfit beat Huddersfield in the Championship play-off final at Wembley.

“I have the feeling that I could work and prepare another one, two matches, straight away. The pity that I have is that we were defending well enough; I wasn’t watching the team suffer in defence. I have to accept the decisions. The first objective was to get out of the relegation zone. “I’m just really proud of everybody connected with the football club: it’s a magical football club, and we’ve just reminded the world of that. It takes a group of men to get off the canvas and fight back, and that’s what they’ve done.

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Huddersfield players are the first to take to the field for their warmup and a few minutes later Forest join them to a huge roar from the red half of the stadium. He has options in the middle but looks to go for goal himself once inside the box and goalkeeper Brice Samba punches the ball clear. 8th min: Every attack for both sides is being cheered but nothing is working in the final third just yet. Oh, and a beach ball has just landed in the press box. 73rd min: Huge calls for a penalty as Harry Toffolo is brought down in the Forest box by Colback. Toffolo is booked for simulation and even though VAR replays appear to suggest there is slight contact, the initial decision remains. Right then, Forest are 45 minutes from the promised land but don't expect Huddersfield to roll over for them. Thomas pulls off a neat bit of skill to beat his man on the left wing and races through on goal. He tries to walk to the half-way line to be substituted but is forced to take the quick exit to the touchline as the Huddersfield fans make the views clear. Forest clear the second corner but Huddersfield are putting them under big pressure. But suddenly they're presented with a glorious chance as a first time ball into the box from O'Brien evades everyone and goes out of play. 48th min: Huddersfield have started better than they did in the previous half with some good possession. 90th min +2: Huddersfield have the ball but can't get it up to their attackers.

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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

The Championship play-off final has been dubbed the biggest match in domestic football and reported to be worth some £150 million to the winner. Forest can now ...

The big ‘keeper acquired what looked like a groin injury with less than ten minutes to go. “The support has been immense. Town fans nearly had their dreams come true but Naby Sarr was unable to connect with a close-range header. Garner fired in from long distance only for the ball to be diverted past a helpless Nicholls via Levi Colwill. After treatment, he continued but only for a few minutes to be replaced by Ethan Horvath. Town started the better, winning two free kicks in their opponents’ half early on.

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.

Steve Cooper's side won the Championship play-off final after the Huddersfield defender put through his own net.

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.

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.

Nottingham Forest clinched promotion back to the Premier League, beating Huddersfield Town 1-0 in the Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Final!

Full-back Harry Toffolo was brough down in the area by Jack Colback but shouts for a spot-kick were waved away. Huddersfield didn't give up hope, continuing to press for a leveller in the second period. Steve Cooper's side took the lead in the first half courtesy of an own goal.

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"I'm really proud of everybody connected with the club. "He's given us that little bit of belief," he told Sky TV's pitchside reporters. It's about the club ... it's a magical football club and we've just reminded the world of that." He killed us with kindness." Forest had managed only one point from its opening five games, which led to the departure of manager Chris Hughton. "Who are we?" Ownership too has been turbulent, the club changing hands four times in the post-Clough era. Beardsley asked his son, "Red army!" "We've been so close before and always messed it up. I haven't seen the City Ground rocking like it has been this season before -- even the glory days were not like this, something has just fundamentally changed." It felt like a European night to be honest. Forest's generation-long absence from footballing aristocracy had begun to take on an air of hopeless permanence.

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With Fulham, Southampton, Bournemouth, Leeds United, and Everton expected to be in the mix for relegation, a hot start can go a long way, similar to how Brentford pulled off a 13th-place finish after coming up before last season. They'll be able to give everyone pointers on what to expect making the jump, but staying on may be dependent on if Brennan Johnson's goal scoring makes the jump. The second question is on Ryan Yates making the transition to the Premier League. A member of the Forest academy, it took loans to lower league clubs for him to ply his trade before getting his chance with the first team. Their promotion campaign has been his best scoring eight goals in the Championship, but the jump to the Premier League is a big one. Nottingham Forest needed some help, but with a 1-0 victory over Huddersfield Town in the EFL Championship promotion playoffs final, the Tricky Trees will return to the Premier League, ending a 23-year absence. Cooper will hope that the magical run with the team is enough to stave off the reported interest from Spurs in Spence. Tottenham have long kept an eye on him, according to The Athletic. Davis will likely be easy to strike a deal for as he is surplus to requirements at Aston Villa.

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The 54-year-old, who grew a small family shipping business into a vast fleet of tankers and container ships valued at more than £2billion, does not appear in breach of any of the Premier League's disqualifying conditions, which include unspent criminal convictions, being disqualified as a director or being subject to insolvency proceedings. Marinakis was charged with several serious offences in 2019 before being cleared - Marinakis was charged with several serious offences in 2019 before being cleared