He had previously won promotion to the Premiership twice with West Bromwich Albion, having taken over at a time when they were on the verge of relegation to League One, and it was hoped that he could achieve the same success with Forest.
He had previously won promotion to the Premiership twice with West Bromwich Albion. He was having taken over at a time when they were on the verge of relegation to League One. He could achieve the same success with Forest. This was what it was hoped.