Steve Cooper will always be the MAN!

[Red Dawn]

I'm convinced the man can walk on water. And what a lovely bloke. Oozes class

 

[Battered Sausage]

Dear Forest fan,

It has been a week since two truly wonderful days in the life of our club and after all that has happened, and the emotions we have been through, I wanted to speak directly to every one of you supporters to offer – above all – my heartfelt thanks.

What we have achieved this season has only been made possible by the unity of Forest. The ownership led by Mr Marinakis has supported us all the way. The staff at the City Ground led by Dane Murphy, and those at the Nigel Doughty Academy, have gone above and beyond. My coaching staff have shown the best of their expertise and dedication. Our players have been simply outstanding. All of it has been driven by you – our supporters - who have shown everyone at Forest, and the wider world, why this is one of the great football clubs of England, and Europe.

You made the City Ground a place like no other. You drove us on with packed away ends everywhere we went. Then at Wembley, it was the same again – an irresistible force that pushed the players to give the very best of themselves. Monday’s celebrations in the city were every bit as passionate. The pictures from the Old Market Square will have told those who do not know, just what devotion and loyalty Forest inspires.

We owe it to the great support and history of this club to push on further. When I wrote to you in September, before that game against Millwall, I told you that the work started immediately. It is no different this time. As you can imagine, we had to prepare for the possibility of being in the Premier League next season long before it became a reality and that process is already well-established. We are working towards getting our club and our first team squad ready for the challenge that lies ahead.

Over the course of the season I have enjoyed meeting so many of you. I have been struck by the kindness and warmth of Forest fans, not only in person but in the many letters and emails I have received. I can assure you I read them all and, although I am not the world’s most prolific writer, I try to reply to them all.

I cannot mention everyone who has been in touch but there is one letter that I received this year that I could not get out of my mind, and which I feel gets to the essence of our club. The correspondent began by explaining that they would not be offering their name because they had no need of a reply, or any wish to share a reply further afield. Rather they wanted to tell me their own Forest story. It was a deeply personal story of losing a beloved family member this season and how amid the sadness, they had found some joy in the way the team had performed.

It was generous, open and inspiring. Whoever you are, I want you to know I read your letter to the players the day before the Peterborough game to remind us all of what we play for. Thank you.

I wish you all a good break this summer and please know that everyone at Forest is working hard every day to improve our club. See you in the Premier League.

Best wishes,

Steve


https://www.nottinghamforest.co.uk/news/2022/june/08/a-letter-/

Bloody hell , it’s gone all dusty in here again. I thought I had got rid of that a week or so ago


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[Rzar]

I'm convinced the man can walk on water. And what a lovely bloke. Oozes class

What more proof do you need?

 

[Alf-engelos Mindminackers]

Dear Forest fan,

It has been a week since two truly wonderful days in the life of our club and after all that has happened, and the emotions we have been through, I wanted to speak directly to every one of you supporters to offer – above all – my heartfelt thanks.

What we have achieved this season has only been made possible by the unity of Forest. The ownership led by Mr Marinakis has supported us all the way. The staff at the City Ground led by Dane Murphy, and those at the Nigel Doughty Academy, have gone above and beyond. My coaching staff have shown the best of their expertise and dedication. Our players have been simply outstanding. All of it has been driven by you – our supporters - who have shown everyone at Forest, and the wider world, why this is one of the great football clubs of England, and Europe.

You made the City Ground a place like no other. You drove us on with packed away ends everywhere we went. Then at Wembley, it was the same again – an irresistible force that pushed the players to give the very best of themselves. Monday’s celebrations in the city were every bit as passionate. The pictures from the Old Market Square will have told those who do not know, just what devotion and loyalty Forest inspires.

We owe it to the great support and history of this club to push on further. When I wrote to you in September, before that game against Millwall, I told you that the work started immediately. It is no different this time. As you can imagine, we had to prepare for the possibility of being in the Premier League next season long before it became a reality and that process is already well-established. We are working towards getting our club and our first team squad ready for the challenge that lies ahead.

Over the course of the season I have enjoyed meeting so many of you. I have been struck by the kindness and warmth of Forest fans, not only in person but in the many letters and emails I have received. I can assure you I read them all and, although I am not the world’s most prolific writer, I try to reply to them all.

I cannot mention everyone who has been in touch but there is one letter that I received this year that I could not get out of my mind, and which I feel gets to the essence of our club. The correspondent began by explaining that they would not be offering their name because they had no need of a reply, or any wish to share a reply further afield. Rather they wanted to tell me their own Forest story. It was a deeply personal story of losing a beloved family member this season and how amid the sadness, they had found some joy in the way the team had performed.

It was generous, open and inspiring. Whoever you are, I want you to know I read your letter to the players the day before the Peterborough game to remind us all of what we play for. Thank you.

I wish you all a good break this summer and please know that everyone at Forest is working hard every day to improve our club. See you in the Premier League.

Best wishes,

Steve


https://www.nottinghamforest.co.uk/news/2022/june/08/a-letter-/

Top. Bloke. :tophat:

 

[Eddie Yates]

It's almost as if he did some research on the club, the fans & where its been going wrong before taking the gig in September

 

[Dirk Furtull]

Just when you thought you could be any more proud. Remarkable.

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[BryanRoy22]

He's just incredible. Words can't describe it.

A family man who has a soul and just gets it. He is able to connect to players and fans alike.

I can't tell you how much I love him because the girlfriend keeps getting jealous.

 

[MaxiRobriguez]

Just a great dad figure really isn't he?

 

[cheapseats]

It's almost as if he did some research on the club, the fans & where its been going wrong before taking the gig in September

Shit, what a novel idea. If only that useless twat Boris had done the same....

 

[cheapseats]

I'm dreading the inevitable period next season when results aren't going our way and we are low in the table. I just hope to god it doesn't affect Steve too much and more importantly that our owners don't start looking for a red a-f***ing dare to put out the fire.
'Cos the pressure will be there that's for sure...

 

[Jimmy]

He's just incredible. Words can't describe it.

A family man who has a soul and just gets it. He is able to connect to players and fans alike.

I can't tell you how much I love him because the girlfriend keeps getting jealous.

Do you get her to wear a Steve Cooper face mask when you're making whoopie?

If not, why not?

 

[Redemption]

Do you get her to wear a Steve Cooper face mask when you're making whoopie?

If not, why not?

In our house we both do.

It's incredible to catch yourself in the mirror.

 

[Raymondo Ponte']

It's almost as if he did some research on the club, the fans & where its been going wrong before taking the gig in September

This.

It's been a long time coming.

 

[Barry]

I'm dreading the inevitable period next season when results aren't going our way and we are low in the table.

That point will come no doubt, it will be our next sliding doors moment.

The last sliding doors moment was when Sheff United scored their second at the WFCG.

At that point we either wallow in the shit situation or we make the city ground the loudest I have genuinely ever heard it in my 30 years of going.

Seasons passed as a collective we'd have goaned in unison, but this is a new era, an era where we get behind the team and they respond.... through the shit parts of next season it needs to be the exact same whatever happens, even if we finish bottom Steve is the man tasked to get us up.

Woebetide the first person that calls for his head when we are struggling, cos we will and someone will

 

[cheapseats]

That point will come no doubt, it will be our next sliding doors moment.

The last sliding doors moment was when Sheff United scored their second at the WFCG.

At that point we either wallow in the shit situation or we make the city ground the loudest I have genuinely ever heard it in my 30 years of going.

Seasons passed as a collective we'd have goaned in unison, but this is a new era, an era where we get behind the team and they respond.... through the shit parts of next season it needs to be the exact same whatever happens, even if we finish bottom Steve is the man tasked to get us up.

Woebetide the first person that calls for his head when we are struggling, cos we will and someone will

Tub thumping words Barry, but in all honesty it’s not the fans I’m worried about….
It’s Mr Marinakis. It’s quite clear he sees himself as a “winner” and it’s equally clear he won’t want to be associated with failure of any kind, particularly when under the spot light of the prem.
That worries me. Owners like this get twitchy fingers when teams get kickings…

 

[congo_red_49]

I just saw Ben Garner’s interview on Sky Sports news, after being named Charlton manager. Really struck me that he sounded like a Steve Cooper tribute act. Talking about leaving the club in a better position than he found it, connecting the players with the fans…etc…

Is it a measure of Cooper’s success that other managers are trying to copy his style?

 

[Listen 'ere young man]

Will let's hope the 'Tools' given to Steve are of 'Bosch' rather than 'Challenge' quality.

Other manufacturers are available.

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[congo_red_49]

Will let's hope the 'Tools' given to Steve are of 'Bosch' rather than 'Challenge' quality.

Other manufacturers are available.

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Oh, I’d rather have Ryobi than a Bosch…
I’d rather have Ryobi than a Bosch…
I would rather have Ryobi, rather have Ryobi, rather have Ryobi than a Bosch…

 

[Strummer]

Oh, I’d rather have Ryobi than a Bosch…
I’d rather have Ryobi than a Bosch…
I would rather have Ryobi, rather have Ryobi, rather have Ryobi than a Bosch…

 

[Strummer]

Is it a measure of Cooper’s success that other managers are trying to copy his style?

You can’t copy this though.

Just look at him.

 

[congo_red_49]

I woke up feeling dangerous.

 

[Listen 'ere young man]

Was looking at a data sheet at work and what do I come across?

It's a sign.

Just can't get enough.



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[Dirk Furtull]

Cooper's solid gold not sliver plated.

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[BryanRoy22]

I said to my mum one day that some people like to talk negatively about Cooper's looks.

Her response was: 'Why? That's strange. What's wrong with him? Seems like a decent looking bloke to me'

Now my mum always fancied Roberto Baggio so she knows what she's talking about.

So it's confirmed. Stevie Cooper is beautiful, inside and out.

 

[Bob Fossil]

That point will come no doubt, it will be our next sliding doors moment.

The last sliding doors moment was when Sheff United scored their second at the WFCG.

At that point we either wallow in the shit situation or we make the city ground the loudest I have genuinely ever heard it in my 30 years of going.

Seasons passed as a collective we'd have goaned in unison, but this is a new era, an era where we get behind the team and they respond.... through the shit parts of next season it needs to be the exact same whatever happens, even if we finish bottom Steve is the man tasked to get us up.

Woebetide the first person that calls for his head when we are struggling, cos we will and someone will

That's a hell of a post!