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Unorthodox Nottingham Forest find a way to punch above their weight
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Nottingham Forest's Callum Hudson-Odoi celebrates after scoring in the 1-0 win over Manchester City in March.
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Those disappointed thrill-seekers looking for more drama from the English domestic season might wish to switch attention to Nottingham Forest. This season’s surprise package are in the hunt for a coveted Champions League spot, rubbing shoulders with the likes of Manchester City and Chelsea.
On April 27, Forest face a strong City in the FA Cup semi-finals. Forest can pursue the trophy that eluded even their iconic manager Brian Clough. The club have won the FA Cup twice, most recently in 1959, when Roy Dwight, cousin of Reginald Dwight (Elton John), was among the scorers in the final.
