But that’s wrong. Well, sort of. As with most origin stories of football clubs that are a century and a half old, the truth of how Nottingham Forest came into being is slightly murky.

England-born winger of Ghanaian descent Callum Hudson-Odoi embraced his African roots as he jammed to Asamoah Gyan and Castro ...

Nottingham Forest writer for The Athletic. Previously spent 25 years at the Nottingham Post. Unsurprisingly, Nottingham born and bred. Meet me by the left lion. Follow Paul on Twitter @ nottmtails ...