Freedman has been sacked by Forest

They've got Derby away next week , so let's hope they have 'new boss bounce'

former striker Nigel Clough – son of legendary ex-Forest boss Brian - joined Nigel Pearson at the top of controversial owner Fawaz Al-Hasawi’s wanted list.

A brief club statement confirmed Freedman’s dismissal with first team coach Paul Williams named caretaker for the rest of the campaign.

Incredibly, the axing will leave the Championship outfit looking for their TENTH manager in five years when they make a permanent replacement.

A run of 13 undefeated games either side of the new year had left Forest clinging to hopes of a late surge towards the play-off places.