The police and Nottingham Forest have finally identified the fans who insulted Brighton players with racist remarks.
Nottingham Forest are working with the police to identify fans who are believed to have directed homophobic abuse at Brighton players and supporters on Saturday.
The behaviour under investigation took place during a 3-2 victory for 10-man Brighton, who had Lewis Dunk sent off late in the second half at the City Ground. Forest condemned the alleged conduct and assured there would be consequences for those involved
A statement on the club’s official account on X, formerly Twitter, read: “Following Saturday’s Premier League fixture against Brighton and Hove Albion, we have been made aware of some homophobic language aimed towards Brighton players and supporters from a minority of our fans.
Crystal Palace have been credited with an interest in Nottingham Forest head coach Steve Cooper.
The Reds’ Premier League rivals will reportedly “make a move” for the head coach if he leaves Forest. It is also said that Cooper is “seen as a contender” to replace David Moyes at West Ham.
That’s according to talkSPORT, who claim that Palace chairman Steve Parish is a “long-term admirer” of Cooper, who, if he becomes available, could take over from Roy Hodgson at Selhurst Park.
‘Huge’ Everton claim
Jamie Carragher believes Nottingham Forest’s Premier League clash with Everton is “really vital” for the Toffees in the wake of their 10-point deduction.
Everton have been plunged into the relegation zone after being sanctioned for breaking the Premier League’s financial rules. They are joint bottom of the table on four points with Burnley.
Sean Dyche’s side face Forest at the City Ground on Saturday (5:30pm), after losing 3-0 to Manchester United in their first match since being docked points. And with matches against Newcastle United, Chelsea, Tottenham and Manchester City on the horizon for Everton, Carragher believes they are under pressure to win points against Forest as they try to claw their way back up the table.
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