Steve Cooper has urged Forest fans to continue giving the “unconditional” support they have given to the players this season as The Reds return to Trentside action on Monday night.
The City Ground faithful have roared Forest on to huge home wins over the likes of Liverpool, West Ham, and most recently Brighton and Hove Albion this season, as well as draws against reigning champions Manchester City and Chelsea.
The Reds are back in action at The City Ground for the penultimate time this season on Monday night as they host Southampton, who currently sit bottom of the Premier League table.
Ahead of a huge game under the lights, Cooper has called on the Forest fans to keep on giving their “amazing” support, praising their patience and loyalty through testing times this term.
The Head Coach said: “We’ve been fortunate that the supporters have been unconditional with us in what they’ve given us.
“Even we’ve not been winning games at home, we haven’t seen supporters leave, the atmosphere has been amazing not just when we’ve won, but sometimes even when we’ve been a goal down. The atmosphere has never let us down.
“When you’re in this position in the league, it’s not normal to receive the positive support that we get. I’m sure that even though the supporters sometimes won’t feel as positive inside, they never show it in what they give the team.
“We’re really grateful for the support, we talk about it a lot, and we’re going to need it.
“The away support has been equally as good as well, and that’s probably been even more demanding for the supporters to give what they’ve given us because of how we’ve done away from home. We need to own up to all of these things.
“The supporters have been a massive aspect of anything good we’ve done this season, but we’ve got to play our part and give them something to be proud of, to be connected to and be associated with. It’s a real work ethic, attitude, and commitment to getting results in the way Nottingham Forest stands for.”
