Steven Reid rejoins Nottingham Forest's coaching staff for upcoming Premier League campaign

Ahead of the 2023/24 season, Nottingham Forest has announced the reappointment of Steven Reid to its first-team coaching staff.

The former Republic of Ireland international reprises the role he held during a two-year tenure at the club.

Reid, who boasts over 350 appearances for clubs such as Millwall, Blackburn Rovers, and West Bromwich Albion, initially joined Forest as part of Chris Hughton's coaching team in October 2020.

Following Hughton's departure, Reid took up interim charge, leading Forest to their first victory of the 2021/22 Sky Bet Championship season against Huddersfield Town.

His contribution to Forest's season continued under the leadership of Head Coach Steve Cooper, playing a crucial role in Forest's ascension to the Premier League after a 23-year hiatus.

However, Reid chose to take on a new challenge last July, serving as a specialist coach focusing on player mental well-being, confidence, and leadership.

Reid's return to The City Ground comes as Forest is deep in preparations for the forthcoming Premier League campaign.

Upon his return, Reid stated: "I am absolutely delighted to return to Nottingham Forest. It is a club that has stayed close to my heart for many reasons...I have remained close to Steve and many of the coaching staff and players and cannot wait to get going again."

Head Coach Steve Cooper expressed his pleasure at Reid's return: “He had a massive impact in our Championship promotion-winning season...He understands the way we work and the culture we like to live at both the training ground and The City Ground, and I’m really pleased that he is coming back to help us continue to grow that."

Echoing Cooper's sentiment, Nottingham Forest’s Chief Football Officer, Ross Wilson, said: "We are pleased to welcome Steven back into our group this morning...Steve has told me all about the quality that he brought to the coaching team previously and I know he has a real affinity for Forest."