Fireworks and 'Forest are back' chants - fans on board with Dyche era

In the last European game at the City Ground, Nottingham Forest fans chanted "sacked in the morning" at Ange Postecoglou, in what was just his fifth game in charge.

That defeat to Midtjylland now feels the beginning of the end for the former Tottenham manager, as fans snapped early and refused to accept him.

They streamed out of the stadium after Reece James' goal put Chelsea 3-0 up on Saturday and owner Evangelos Marinkas had already left the stands just after an hour, having made up his mind.

Then there was resignation rather than anger, but on Thursday it was channelled into passion.

Pre-game Sean Dyche had struck the right tone when tapping into what supporters needed and what they could buy into, speaking about Brian Clough's dog Del Boy running around his feet almost 40 years ago.

All of his backroom staff have connections with the club, including coaches Ian Woan and Steve Stone, who were in the Forest team the last time they won in Europe - a 1-0 victory over Lyon in 1995.

Supporters responded with a fervent show of support for the ex-Burnley boss, roaring on the side even after they thought Jan Bednarek had levelled, before his goal was ruled out for offside.

Fireworks went off outside the City Ground following the final whistle and fans sung 'Forest are back', forging an early - and much needed - connection with Dyche.