The Scot scored all three goals as Fulham put Forest to the sword.
Nottingham Forest pulled off something of a coup on transfer deadline day with the signature of Ross McCormack.
The Scotsman arrived on loan from Aston Villa, after falling out with Villa Park boss Steve Bruce. The striker has been making headlines for the wrong reasons this season, but in the summer, it looked like a good deal for the club.
Ross McCormack scores the first goal for Fulham
He had been scoring goals for fun at Fulham and Villa were hoping that would happen after his move to the Midlands. Unfortunately, that has not been the case.
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But Forest will now hope he rediscovers that form at the City Ground, and fans of the club will know just what he is capable of.
Ross McCormack celebrates after scoring the second goal for Fulham
In January 2015 Fulham beat Forest 3-2 at Craven Cottage. The goalscorer on the day for Fulham, Ross McCormack.
He scored all three goals in the game, one of Stuart Pearce’s last as Forest boss.
McCormack was sensational and ruthless on the night and that is the player Forest fans will hope to see.
Ross McCormack scores the third goal for Fulham and completes his hat trick
This evening they face his parent club in the Championship, so they have to wait a little longer before getting to see him in action.
But Forest fans will hope he can start inflicting the damage they felt first hand on Championship rivals.
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