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·14 August 2022

Pearce: Premier League better with Nottingham Forest involved

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Former West Ham coach Stuart Pearce hopes Nottingham Forest stay up this season.

Forest host the Irons later today.


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He told the Daily Mail: "The one thing I do want, though, is for Forest to stay in the Premier League,' he says. 'Forest enhance the Premier League with their reputation, with their history, their style of play, their manager. They have a great fan base.

"I was at the play-off final and to see the dads and grandfathers and grandmothers wearing the shirts that I used to wear more than 30 years ago, stood next to their children and grandchildren in the modern kit that had never seen the team play in the Premier League. It's such an exciting time.

"I just want them to have a good run at it. They have shown in the transfer market they are willing to put their hand in their pocket and have a go. Good home form is vital. The mix between the old and new players. Injuries will play a big part, too.

"But they took on the likes of Arsenal and Leicester last season [in the FA Cup] and did well, so I don't think they should fear anything. I'm not sure West Ham will be rubbing their hands together that they've got Forest as their first away game."

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