Roy Keane has predicted that Nottingham Forest will be demoted this season. The Reds were docked four points earlier this week for violating financial fair play rules.
The total points removed have pushed Forest into the relegation zone, which is a huge blow. Forest are now 18th place, one point behind Luton Town.
Last Saturday, Forest faced the Hatters and drew 1-1, with Luton scoring in the 89th minute to save the point. However, after the four-point setback, it feels like a significant point for Forest.
Keane played at Forest for three years, from 1990 to 1993. Forest were demoted from the Premier League shortly before his departure, and he has been discussing whether the same fate awaits them this season.
Roy Keane forecasts if Nottingham Forest will stay in the Premier League.
This week, various experts have debated whether Forest can remain in the Premier League. Now Keane has had his say.
The Reds remain in a fantastic position, and when football resumes after the international break, Forest will have more beneficial matchups than Luton in the quest for survival.
It’s fair to say that Keane isn’t too concerned just yet. He was probed this week about Forest’s chances of survival, and he remains certain that the Reds will be alright.
He told the Stick to Football podcast: “I still believe they will be fine this season. “I still believe they will stay up.”
Forest needs to start winning football matches.
Finally, it’s time for Forest to stop talking and start taking responsibility on the field. Nuno Espirito Santo cannot continue to watch weak performances now that the Reds are in the relegation zone.
Keane is probably right to support Forest in their fight for survival. The fixtures are favourable to the Reds, and the ball is now firmly in the players’ court.
Espirito Santo started well when he first joined the football club. He supervised magnificent victories over Newcastle and Manchester United, and Forest will need more of those performances in the final nine games.
