Awoniyi was signed by Cooper last summer and has scored 10 times in 25 Premier League appearances
By Kehinde Okeowo
Super Eagles striker, Taiwo Awoniyi has taken to social media to eulogise his coach, Steve Cooper after he was asked by Nottingham Forest.
Cooper, a popular figure at the City Ground, was axed by the Premier League (PL) club on Tuesday following the team’s poor run of form.
Forest have lost five of their last six Premier League games, including last Friday’s 2-0 defeat at home by Tottenham.
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They currently sit 17th on the log table with a -13 goal difference and are five points away from the relegation zone.
Awoniyi was signed by Cooper last summer and repaid the manager’s faith by netting 10 times in 25 Premier League appearances.
Reacting to the sack of his manager, via an emotional message shared on his Instagram page, the Nottingham Forest forward expressed gratitude to the gaffer for helping him actualise his dream of playing in the PL.
Speaking via his social media page, the 26-year-old wrote: “Thank you for helping me make my big dream come true and bringing out the best in me. All the very best Gaffer.”
