'The brutal truth is that we've been let off the hook'published at 18:24 18 May
We asked for your views on Nottingham Forest and what lies ahead, with safety almost certainly assured before Sunday's final Premier League game of the season.
Here are some of your replies:
Tom: While safety is all but secured, it has been a very frustrating season for Forest fans. Performances have improved under Nuno Espirito Santo, but defensively we are still well below par and a clearout is needed in the summer. Outgoings will precede incomings, and while I hope we can hold onto Morgan Gibbs-White and Murillo, if massive offers come in, we can't really refuse.
Tim: Last August I was optimistic for lower mid-table, so to finish 17th has been a bit of a disappointment. Still feel that Steve Cooper would also have kept us safe. Fully behind Nuno for next year - he needs time. Happy to finally sign a good goalkeeper in Matz Sels. If we have to lose either Murillo or Gibbs-White this summer, then we need to keep Morgan.
Kris: Next season will likely begin without Murillo or talisman Gibbs-White, so our recruitment needs to improve. No more scattergun approach and instead it's quality over quantity. We need to review our coaching and medical set-up after a season disrupted by too many injuries too. Give Nuno the benefit of a pre-season and transfer window - he's earned that much.
Andrew: Fear we'll need to sell one of our top players over the summer (along with getting rid of the deadwood) to be able to strengthen. If we don't, we're going to really struggle next season. The brutal truth is that we've been let off the hook by three poor teams. Nuno hasn't been a vast improvement so far, but we need to give him at least a full season.
Neil: I have never looked forward to the end of season more than now. It's been a horrible experience for Forest fans. Having said that, I don't think now is a good time to change the manager. It's time to put our trust in him and let him build the mid-table team we all want and expect. Better recruitment needed, for sure.
Lisa: Just happy it is all over in a few days. This season has been one to forget for many reasons on and off the pitch. We really need to focus on what we can do on the pitch next season and have far less drama off it. The only shining light has been Hudson-Odoi and Murillo, who have really stepped up. Roll on a quieter season in 2024-25.