Saturday should be the first proper outing for the new threads. New kitįorest unveil their 2023/24 kit this week, with the home one being released on Thursday and the away one the following day. But they will still hope to give Cooper food for thought, if they get an opportunity against the Magpies. The likes of Riley Harbottle, Fin Back, Dale Taylor and Aaron Donnelley impressed out on loan last season and are likely to have temporary spells elsewhere again, in order to maintain their development. And he may well do the same again - he likes to get an understanding of how they are progressing.īeing in the Premier League makes it even tougher for the next generation to break through than in the past. The Reds boss gave minutes to some up-and-coming talent in friendlies last year. Youth-team players regularly join in training sessions, and they did so last week as Forest were put through their paces. Nottingham Forest 'monitoring' forgotten Man United manĬooper always likes to give young players an opportunity when he can.'Surprise' Morgan Gibbs-White claim made as Nottingham Forest star tipped for top-six club.
But if they get a chance at Meadow Lane, they will be eager to catch the eye. The future is uncertain for both of them, with the Reds needing to trim numbers this summer. Bowler returned to former club Blackpool, where he suffered relegation from the Championship, and Ui-jo went to FC Seoul. After signing for Forest, they both initially headed to fellow Evangelos Marinakis-owned side Olympiacos.īut having struggled for game time in Greece, they then moved on again. The duo had something of a tough time in 2022/23. A number of players who spent last term out on loan have now linked back up with the group, among them Josh Bowler and Hwang Ui-jo. It is not just Richards who might pull on a Reds shirt for the first time on Saturday. But Saturday’s team news will certainly be highly anticipated. But seeing him involved in training is a promising sign.Ĭooper will want to take it steady with him, however. He has had to wait a long time to get out on the pitch, having been sidelined ever since then with a hairline fracture of the leg.
The former Bayern Munich man had the makings of being a really good signing. There was plenty of excitement when he put pen to paper 12 months ago. Will this weekend be when he makes his Forest debut? READ MORE: Forest news and transfers live as Reds face key summer window Richards debut?įans are eager to finally see Omar Richards wearing the Garibaldi.
READ MORE: Lodi 'worth pushing for' amid past Forest transfer regret We pick out a few things to keep an eye out for against the Magpies. It will be the first run-out for Steve Cooper’s side as they begin their build-up for the upcoming Premier League campaign. And now focus can really turn to Saturday’s trip to Meadow Lane. This week, they have been joined by players who have recently been on international duty and were given a few extra days off.
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