Nottingham Forest have their first game of the post-Chris Hughton era this afternoon, with Huddersfield Town hosting the struggling Reds.
Steven Reid takes charge of Nottingham Forest on a caretaker basis as they look to bring in a replacement for Hughton, with former Swansea City boss Steve Cooper being heavily linked with the role.
However, despite the Cooper rumours, Reid’s focus will be on getting Forest back on track against the Terriers.
Brice Samba returned to the side in place of Ethan Horvath, with Tobias Figueiredo, Joe Worrall and Scott McKenna deployed in what looks to be a back three.
Djed Spence and Max Lowe start as wing-backs with Ryan Yates and James Garner in the middle of the park, while Brennan Johnson, Joe Lolley and Lewis Grabban are the main attacking outlets.
Here’s what supporters had to say on the starting XI ahead of this afternoon’s tie at the John Smith’s Stadium.
That’s a horrible team! Looks more defensive than a Hughton team!😳
— Kazza 🔴 🌳💙 (@Neurotica0) September 18, 2021
That's more like it!
— Nick (@NickBrookz) September 18, 2021
Are you Hughton in disguise, Are you Hughton in disguise….
— ⭐️NFFCGAV⭐️ (@gavc1980) September 18, 2021
3-4-3 but figs pic.twitter.com/uDikcNQEHN
— Riley (@RileyNFFC_) September 18, 2021
Steven Reid I love you
— J☔️ but nice🙂 (@champagneuzi) September 18, 2021
Sighs. Disappointed but what else can ya say.
Keeps quiet and hopes for change soon.— John *NFFC* (@thech1ef) September 18, 2021
With Forest determined to turn around their fortunes, it will be interesting to see if they can get off to an ideal start to life after Hughton’s departure.
