Three talking points from Nottingham Forest’s 2-0 loss to Brentford
Nottingham Forest fell to yet another disappointing home defeat, uncharacteristically losing 2-0 to Brentford and denting their chances of Champions League football. George Edwards was at the match
It’s hard to feel disappointment, to feel anger, to feel dejection, because Nottingham Forest have been a breath of fresh air to the Premier League this season.
Yet, with two consecutive home defeats, their fading Champions League dream and the manner of the losses signify those emotions being felt greatly.
Forest could have gone back to third with victory against Brentford; instead, they are left looking upwards, a position they have yet to experience so far this campaign. And the gap could and probably will get bigger, with the prospect of Forest festering five points behind third when they kick off against Crystal Palace on Monday night.
It’s highly unlikely they won’t finish in a European spot in some regard, nine points ahead of eighth-placed Fulham, with at least the top seven securing Europe this season.
But if it is to be the Europa League, or the Conference League, there will be a lingering feeling of resentment. It’s like losing a lead late on feeling like a loss, yet grabbing a draw from the jaws of defeat feels like victory.
Defending as they did against Brentford, Forest were never going to claim victory, and here are three takeaways from the match.
