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Nottingham Forest’s key non-footballing player quits the club.

Latest Nottingham Forest news as Reds’ chief operations officer John Taylor announces City Ground departure

Nottingham Forest’s chief operations officer, John Taylor, has announced his departure from the club after six and a half years. Taylor joined the club as a head of finance in August 2017 and then became finance director in February 2022 before taking on the role as chief operations officer. Taylor wrote on LinkedIn that he had decided to leave the club, adding: “I have had the privilege of working for my beloved club for the past 6 and a half years and it has been an absolute rollercoaster ride and an experience I will always cherish. I am looking for new opportunities both on an interim and permanent basis and would be delighted to discuss them with you. As a highly-skilled executive and a qualified accountant, I have a wealth of experience in the financial, operational and commercial areas. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me if you are interested in a role in the sport

or in a non-sport related role.” Taylor’s departure comes after a period of change for the club’s board, with Tom Cartledge taking over as chairman last week. Cartledge replacing Nicholas Randall KC.

I want to thank Nicholas for his time as chairman before Tom arrived,” said owner Evangelos Marakis in a letter to supporters, “Nick will remain on our board and continue to support the club in another but equally important way.”

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A former Nottingham Forest player who made £120k a week is now attracting interest from Saudi Arabia

Two Saudi Arabian clubs are interested in Jesse Lingard, who was released from Nottingham Forest in July. The former Manchester United star signed a new deal with the club last summer, but after just 17 Premier League appearances and no goals, Lingard left in search of a new challenge. He has since trained with his former club West Ham United and has been working on his fitness whilst hoping to sign a short term contract with the Hammers, who are managed by David Moyes. Two Saudi League sides have been linked with Lingard, but it is unclear which clubs would want to sign him.

What next for Jesse Lingard?

It’s no secret that Lingard’s time at City Ground under Steve Cooper didn’t go to plan. Now that the former Forest star is nearing the end of his time at the club, the next step of his career is crucial. Any Saudi club would likely pay more than West Ham for Lingard, but there’s a chance he could return to the club where he was loved by fans during his loan spell last season. It’s

understood that the Hammers are ready to give Lingard a temporary deal to give him a chance to prove himself again in the top flight, but if it’s Saudi Arabia that comes calling, Lingard has the opportunity to play for love or for money.