
There is something satisfyingly retro about Nottingham Forest’s pursuit of Champions League qualification and not just because they are trying to re-create the glory days of the late 1970s.
In an age when possession and high pressing have become mantras for many Premier League managers, Forest coach Nuno Espirito Santo is bucking the trend in spectacular fashion.
While some sides are easier on the eye, efficiency is Espirito Santo’s watchword. In their 28