Steve Cooper signs new Forest contract after speculation over his future

His existing deal was due to expire in the summer and Cooper always insisted that signing a new one was never a priority.

Steve Cooper has signed a new three-year contract at Nottingham Forest (Mike Egerton/PA)

Under-pressure Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper has signed a new contract until 2025.

Cooper was reported to be facing the sack earlier this week after a run of five successive Premier League defeats following promotion last season, but he has now tied his future to the club for the next three years.