NOTTINGHAM Forest missed out on a play-off place on a day of high drama at the City Ground. Leicester City's 3-2 win, secured through an injury-time goal from Anthony Knockaert, instead carried them into the top six, with Bolton having been held to a draw by Blackpool. (online, Sunday, May 5)
A disappointing moment yesterday has now been filled with a really strange feeling.
I don't think I have ever been so proud of being a Forest supporter in my adult life as I do this morning.
It was the walk around at the end of the match, the fans that turn up every week, the players that tried so hard, the manager that wants to succeed and our chairman's boyish desire and ambition for his and our club.
There seemed to be no longer arrogance or a presumed right for top-flight football.
The past is still admired and recognised. Brian Clough is still a hero but no longer defines our club.
I can't remember a time when the club felt so positive and jubilant – and we haven't won a thing, we have just grown.
I can't wait for the new season.
a_new_hope
There can't be many fans more gutted than me but I was happy with the way things worked out in the end.
The sportsmanship we showed when we applauded Leicester off was well-deserved and, let's be honest, they went for the throat and got their rewards on the day.
It was a great advert all round on both sides, only mildly spoiled by the idiotic antics of Dyer winding up Forest fans.
Anyway, well done, Forest, you showed your quality, and well done, Leicester, who did what they had to do. All in all a satisfactory end to a season that started poorly. Next year will be a good year for us...
victormildew5
A disappointing end to a game that was there for the taking, but no sour grapes from me. Fester deserved the points and we have still had an amazing season.
To still be in the mix on the last day of the season after the setbacks we endured earlier in the season really was an incredible achievement in itself. Wes Morgan showed respect to the Forest fans in not gloating in front of us and we acknowledged him for it.
We should feel upbeat about and proud of our team who kept our hopes alive until the final day. Next season we will be outright champions!
jillycarol