Stan Collymore has commented on Nottingham Forest after they drew with West Bromwich Albion earlier this week.
Stan Collymore believes that Nottingham Forest can be in the mix for the promotion spots in the new season, if they sharpen up in front of goal and become a little more streetwise in matches.
The Reds have opened their campaign with two consecutive 1-1 draws, the first away to Bristol City at the weekend.
Aitor Karanka’s side were also held at home by West Bromwich Albion on Tuesday night in the Championship, as a late Matt Phillips strike cancelled out Adlene Guedioura’s goal for the hosts at the City Ground.
Ex-Forest striker Collymore has revealed that he is encouraged by the way his former side have started the season, despite the fact they remain win-less in the two fixtures so far.
“Bit of ruthlessness in front of goal and a bit more streetwise in seeing a game out and this Forest team won’t be far off. Good, progressive football played in the traditions of the club. Very encouraging!” Collymore wrote on his personal Twitter account.
Forest have been busy in the summer transfer window, making some high-profile signings to their squad such as Joao Carvalho and Lewis Grabban.
The East Midlands club will be hoping they can finally end their exile from the Premier League by obtaining promotion this season in the Championship, but will be well aware of the stiff competition.
Forest host Reading at the weekend in their next league encounter, before a League Cup tie at home to League Two outfit Bury.
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