Forest enjoying the good times after years of struggle
Nottingham Forest are third in the Premier League after beating Tottenham
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Nottingham Forest have spent years in the shadows, it is only fair to allow them to enjoy the good times.
Third in the Premier League and in form they have not seen in the Premier League since 1995 it is heady days at the City Ground.
The stadium was feisty and vociferous as Tottenham were vanquished. Nuno Espirito touched on the togetherness at home in his post-match press conference and believes the team and the fans are as one now.
As the fog rolled in from the Trent it added to the festive magic but there is no mystique about this Forest side. It is hard to see them tailing off and, after half a season, they cannot be called the surprise package any more.
It has taken a year of hard work. Gritting the teeth during last season's battle against relegation, a four-point deduction after a profit and sustainability charge and public rows about referees.
Compared to that this season has been serene, even if owner Evangelos Marinakis was given a five-game stadium ban for spitting in the direction of officials.
After 23 out of the Premier League only the Grinch would begrudge Forest's Christmas cheer.
