Mighty Milenkovic among the signings of the season

The towering Serbian stopper, captured on the cheap from Fiorentina, has been a transformative addition to Forest's defence.

SUPER SERB: Nikola Milenkovic of Forest in action. Photo: Michael Regan/Getty Images

WITH end-of-season awards looming on the horizon, there is a solid argument that Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo warrants the manager accolade. Nuno has taken Forest from the cusp of relegation to the brink of Champions League football. In fact, it would now be a surprise were top-tier European competition not played at the City Ground next term.

Even if Forest do somehow sacrifice a top-five spot, Nuno would be a more-than deserving winner of the gong, even ahead of the likes of Arne Slot, Andoni Iraola, and Fabian Hurzeler, to name three. The attack has been crucial to their fine domestic campaign to date. Anthony Elanga, Morgan Gibbs-White, and Callum Hudson-Odoi have proven a fine supporting cast for main man Chris Wood, the New Zealander currently fourth in the Golden Boot race with 18 goals to his name.