The season’s over and, with a distinct lack of football for at least another 10 days, it’s a time for reflection… here’s five things you might have missed this month
1. Fawaz al-Hasawi: no government behind Nottingham Forest, only me — The Guardian
“Now it is Pearce’s turn, back at the club where he used to put the fear of God into opposition wingers. “When we decided we didn’t want to continue with Billy Davies I wanted someone who belonged to the club,” Hasawi explains. “I heard Stuart Pearce was honest. He said: ‘Fawaz, if I take the job I have to be ready. I want to start from zero. I don’t want to step in until I am 100% ready.’ And I told him: ‘I don’t blame you because this is not your job right now, you are taking it from somebody else.’ He said he would keep watching the team and in the summer take the club. That’s why he didn’t take the job straight away.””
2. Shaping the Future: A Vision for Nottingham Forest under Stuart Pearce – Mist Rolling in from the Trent
“If he can re-build the club on those principles of identifying and developing talent it could be a very exciting time to be a Forest fan, but there are some large holes in the structure of the club that need filling to achieve that. In many ways that blank slate is an opportunity and hopefully Pearce will be given the time and support to mould some strong foundations on which to build a successful future. A crucial factor in his chances of success could be a supportive atmosphere for players to develop in and we fans are a key part of that. Let’s unite behind this Nottingham Forest legend and put a smile back on our club.”
3. Forest Fire – Sky Sports News
“Nottingham Forest’s Ben Osborn is last into the hot-seat, with the Reds midfielder taking time out to reflect on his breakthrough season and look forward to a potentially exciting one with Chris Burton.”
4. Nottingham Forest v Brighton & Hove Albion – Danny Last
Flickr gallery from the ever-talented Mr Last.
5. No alarms and no surprises – Forest Lookout
“Why you’ll renew your season ticket…again:
• Stuart Pearce. Stuart Pearce. Stuart Pearce. Stuart Pearce. Stuart Pearce. Stuart Pearce. Stuart Pearce. Stuart Pearce. Stuart Pearce. Stuart Pearce. Stuart Pearce. Stuart Pearce. Stuart Pearce. Stuart Pearce. Stuart Pearce. Stuart Pearce. Stuart Pearce. Stuart Pearce. Stuart Pearce. Stuart Pearce. Stuart Pearce. Stuart Pearce. Stuart Pearce. Stuart Pearce. Stuart Pearce. Stuart Pearce. Stuart Pearce. Stuart Pearce. Stuart Pearce. Stuart Pearce.”
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