Freedman named new Forest manager

Forest sacked Pearce - who only took the reins in the close-season - on Sunday after a run of just three wins in 17 Championship games, taking the club from the top of the league to 12th in the table.

Pearce has subsequently been offered a different role at the City Ground with Freedman taking over in the dugout.

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