‘First choice’ Cooper takes the helm

The former Swansea City manager Steve Cooper has been appointed as the new head coach of Nottingham Forest on a contract to June 2024. The 41-year-old replaces Chris Hughton, who was dismissed last week. Forest picked up their first Championship win on Saturday when they beat Huddersfield 2-0 under the caretaker manager, Steven Reid, but remain in last place. “Steve was our first choice as head coach and we are delighted to have secured his services,” said the Forest chief executive, Dane Murphy.