Morgan Gibbs-White reveals ‘touching’ reaction to brilliant Nottingham Forest display
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A stunning first half performance against Fulham came after Morgan Gibbs-White made a pledge to “repay” the support shown to him from Nottingham Forest fans.
Supporters’ group Forza Garibaldi’s pre-match display at the City Ground tugged at the attacker’s heartstrings and provided extra motivation ahead of a crucial game. And he certainly went on to deliver, running the show in a brilliant 3-1 win for the hosts.
A banner across the Trent End prior to kick-off had read: “Shut everything out and play your game.” It was accompanied by an image of in his trademark celebration stance of fingers in ears.
By the break, that pose was replicated on the pitch as the 24-year-old For Gibbs-White, it represented a way of giving back to the Trent side crowd.
“It was, honestly, a really touching moment,” he told when asked about the tifo. “Since I joined, the fans have been absolutely amazing.
“To see that was a touching moment. I knew I had to repay the favour. Luckily enough, I did.
and right now that is all that matter
Callum Hudson-Odoi and Chris Wood also scored against the Cottagers as Forest claimed only their second win of 2024. But Nuno Espirito Santo’s side know the most important thing is to build on that result as they look to move away from the bottom end of the table.
Three points against Fulham came on the back of It means the Reds have clawed back the four points they were deducted for breaching financial rules, leaving Gibbs-White to urge his teammates to continue to block out all the outside noise.