Forest boss Cooper receives owner Marinakis' backing

STAYING PUT: Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper. Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has given Steve Cooper his backing amid rumours the manager’s job was at risk. Pic: Tim Goode/PA Wire.

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has given Steve Cooper his backing amid rumours the manager's job was at risk.

A 2-1 defeat at Leeds on Tuesday night cast doubt over the Welshman's status at the City Ground, with a fourth straight Premier League loss on the road leaving Forest above the bottom three on goal difference alone.