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Steve Cooper lauds Nottingham Forest star who was ‘immense’ during promotion season

Steve Cooper has been discussing his time at Nottingham Forest during his stint on Monday Night Football. The head coach is a legend in Nottingham…

By Lee Clarke · Nottingham Forest News

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 7:00 PM

Key Things to Know

Steve Cooper labeled Ryan Yates as "immense" during Nottingham Forest's promotion campaign.
Cooper praised Yates alongside key former teammates during an appearance on Sky Sports' Monday Night Football.
Yates serves as club captain and is the last remaining player from the promotion-winning squad.

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Former Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper praised midfielder Ryan Yates during an appearance on Sky Sports' Monday Night Football, describing him as "immense" during the club's promotion-winning campaign. Cooper highlighted the collective spirit of the squad, which blended experienced figures with emerging young talents.

Yates serves as Nottingham Forest club captain and remains the final member of the promotion squad still at the club. The article notes that Yates has seen limited playing time recently, leading writer Lee Clarke to suggest the club could consider offloading the midfielder in the near future.

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Steve Cooper lauds Nottingham Forest star who was ‘immense’ during promotion season

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