Fans say 'it won't be the same' if Forest move from the City Ground

Some Nottingham Forest supporters fear the club will lose part of their footballing history and soul if they do eventually decide to relocate from their City Ground home on the banks of the River Trent. The Reds have played at their historic Trentside stadium since 1898, with the ground itself respected among football fans and viewed as one of the most scenic venues in the country.

This, in addition to the issues and complexities with the lease, has led the club to consider alternative options. Reds chairman Tom Cartledge is an an expert in architecture and commercial development, and is also known for running Handley House, the parent company of the world-renowned architects Benoy.

Dougie Williamson, 25, said: “I like the atmosphere itself; if they move somewhere else, I don’t think it would be the same. It's in a quite nice location. It's scenic in a way that fans have a good time coming here because it's by a river with nice places to walk. Hayden Walker, 20, said he'd be “very disappointed" if the Reds moved elsewhere. He said that the stadium has “got so much history", adding “it comes with its own atmosphere”.

“Getting promoted back to the Premier League in 2022, with the subsequent celebrations in Old Market Square, will live long in fans’ memories. We’re very lucky to have the successful sporting clubs we do in Nottingham, and so it’s disappointing to hear that Forest might be looking to relocate.

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