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Liam Delap jibe sums up Nottingham Forest striker conundrum as £45m question lingers

Nottingham Forest had to settle for a draw at Ipswich Town amid their continued struggle for goals…

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 2:30 PM
Liam Delap jibe sums up Nottingham Forest striker conundrum as £45m question lingers
Key Things to Know
  • Sarah Clapson argues Nottingham Forest must find a way to get the best out of £45m forward Liam Delap.
  • Delap failed to hit the target on his return to former club Ipswich Town in a 1-1 draw.
  • The 23-year-old striker has scored just one goal in seven Premier League appearances since arriving from Chelsea.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Sarah Clapson examines the growing goalscoring conundrum facing Nottingham Forest and £45 million summer signing Liam Delap following a 1-1 draw against Ipswich Town. Delap struggled to make an impact on his return to Portman Road, missing the target with all three of his attempts before being replaced by Chris Wood late in the match.

Manager Oliver Glasner continues to back Delap, maintaining patience despite the forward scoring only once across seven league appearances this season. The article highlights Forest's wider finishing struggles, noting the squad holds the Premier League's biggest negative difference between goals scored and expected goals.

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