'A Nuno who feels at home and relaxed'

The latest episode of BBC Radio Nottingham's Shut Up And Show More Football podcast reflects on the rise of Nottingham Forest during Nuno Espirito Santo's first year in charge of the Premier League club.

Reporter Colin Fray said: "In the first half of his year [in charge], there was so much for him to contend with.

"He was walking into a new squad and any manager will tell you that's not straightforward in the middle of a season, but then to have the points deduction thing hanging over them and eventually coming to bite them was difficult.

"I think that led to a lot of stress, so the relief when they stayed up was big.

"What you've started to see this year is the real Nuno. He's far more relaxed and far more at home.

"Pre-season was massive to really work his squad hard so they could hit the ground running at the start of the season.

"What you're seeing now is a Nuno without that huge pressure of potential relegation because of a points deduction hanging over them, with the uncertainty.

"You're seeing a Nuno who feels at home and relaxed, and you're seeing a Nuno team with an identity of fighting for every ball, going for the game, winning their battles."

Listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds