Andy Reid loves what Evangelos Marinakis was spotted doing after Nottingham Forest win over Brighton

Nottingham Forest delivered a dominant 7-0 thrashing of Brighton on Saturday, a performance that would have undoubtedly delighted Evangelos Marinakis.

There was hope that Forest would bounce back after their defeat to Bournemouth last weekend, but even the most optimistic fans inside the City Ground couldn’t have predicted such a flawless display against Brighton.

While Chris Wood’s hat-trick will take the headlines, there were numerous standout performances from the entire Forest squad, including Murillo, who earned praise from Joe Cole on commentary.

Another key contributor was Anthony Elanga, who provided three assists in the match. His creative brilliance left Manchester United fans frustrated, as his talents are badly needed at Old Trafford right now.

Marinakis was present at the City Ground to witness the incredible performance firsthand. Former Forest midfielder and current coach Andy Reid noticed a touching moment after the final whistle, highlighting just how much the club means to the owner.

Evangelos Marinakis embraces Nottingham Forest stars after Brighton win

While covering the match for BBC Sport, Reid saw Marinakis leave his director’s box at full-time to personally greet the Forest players in the tunnel.

Reid remarked, “He’s so passionate. He cares deeply. What he has done is put his money where his mouth is.”

Marinakis had done the same thing when Forest drew with Liverpool earlier in January, further strengthening his relationship with the players.

The owner’s commitment to Forest has never been in question, as seen when he personally took charge of negotiating Murillo’s contract, securing one of the club’s most promising talents.

Marinakis is also keen to sign a striker for Forest before Monday’s transfer deadline. His current targets reflect his ambition to help manager Espirito Santo guide the club back to the top of European football.

Evangelos Marinakis shows his ambition for Nottingham Forest

With the transfer window rapidly closing, Marinakis has made Matheus Cunha his primary target to bolster the Forest attack and reward their strong form this season.

Forest are prepared to break their transfer record for Cunha in order to outbid Arsenal and Aston Villa, with Marinakis undeterred by Wolves’ £70m asking price.

His ambition is starting to gain attention across the football world, but it’s long been evident in Nottingham, where the coaching staff has always been provided with what they need to succeed.

Recent signings like Elanga, Callum Hudson-Odoi, and the arrival of Elliot Anderson have demonstrated Marinakis’ drive to see Forest rise back to the top of English football, a goal that now feels increasingly within reach this season.

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