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John Thompson praises Nottingham Forest defender Michael Dawson

Michael Dawson of Hull City blocks a cross from Lewis Grabban of Aston Villa during the Sky Bet Championship match between Hull City and Aston Vill...
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Michael Dawson was in action for Nottingham Forest against Bournemouth on Saturday.

Michael Dawson of Hull City is the Sky Bet Man of the Match during the Sky Bet Championship match between Hull City and Aston Villa at KCOM Stadium on March 31, 2018 in Hull, England.

John Thompson has praised Nottingham Forest defender Michael Dawson on social networking site Twitter.

The former Forest defender was impressed with the performance of Dawson for the Reds against Premier League club Bournemouth at the City Ground on Saturday afternoon.

The 34-year-old former Tottenham Hotspur defender – who joined Forest in the summer transfer window after leaving Championship rivals Hull City – started the match against the Cherries and played for the entire 90 minutes, as Aitor Karanka’s side won 2-0.

Thompson was impressed with the performance of Dawson and has raved about the defender on Twitter.

Michael Dawson captain of Hull City celebrates a goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Hull City and Norwich City at KCOM Stadium on March 10, 2018 in Hull, England.

Dawson may be 34 years of age, but the former Tottenham and Hull defender is still going strong.

The English defender started his professional club football career at Forest, and he will know much the club crave Premier League football.

The Reds have been quite busy in the summer transfer window and have made a number of signings, and the City Ground faithful will expect the team to challenge for the playoffs next season.

Michael Dawson of Nottingham Fores during the pre season friendly match between Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth at City Ground on July 28, 2018 in Nottingham, England.