BBC Sport pundit Garth Crooks has put Taiwo Awoniyi in his Team of the Week after a win for Nottingham Forest over Liverpool.
The ex-Union Berlin talisman scored the winning goal as Steve Cooper’s men stunned the Reds by winning 1-0.
Forest hadn’t won since August before Saturday and they must use this win as a catalyst to kick on.
Awoniyi has proved a decent signing so far, even if he hasn’t been able to hold down a regular place in the team.
He’s scored three goals this season though and he could now be set for a genuine run in the team.
Awoniyi was on hand to tap home his own rebound after his first effort had cannoned back off the post.
Crooks believes he proved a point to Liverpool at the weekend and has praised the Forest striker.
He told BBC Sport: “Being employed by a professional club without ever making the grade can take some getting over.
“Taiwo Awoniyi must have dreamt about scoring for Liverpool but left without playing a single game.
“He could never have imagined that one day he would inflict one of the club’s most embarrassing defeats.
“Only football can throw up these strange events.”
Crooks names Awoniyi in Team of the Week
The BBC pundit has perhaps missed the mark a little bit with his assessment of Awoniyi.
He didn’t make an impact at Liverpool but that was out of his hands over issues with his work permit.
Now, that’s all behind him and Forest managed to bring him to England during the summer.
Awoniyi is busy trying to prove himself and his celebration at the weekend was somewhat subdued.
Clearly, he has a lot of time for Liverpool still and he showed their supporters some respect at the weekend.
Awoniyi has a clear remit now.
He will be demanding to play more frequently and really showcase his class to the Forest faithful.
After playing superbly well against Liverpool. Cooper now has a real selection headache ahead of Arsenal next weekend.
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