Andy Reid joins Forest coaching staff for Premier League kickoff

Former Ireland midfielder replaces namesake Steven in promoted side's backroom team

Moving on up: Nottingham Forest U23 Coach, Andy Reid, looks on before a pre-season friendly match at Meadow Lane, Nottingham. Pic: Zac Goodwin/PA Wire.

Andy Reid has succeeded his namesake and compatriot Steven on the Nottingham Forest first-team coaching staff for their Premier League return.

Steve Cooper promoted the ex-Ireland international following an 18-month spell as The Reds' U23s Head Coach, a period during which they reached the semi-final play-off in the first campaign as a Category One Academy status.