'Criminally underrated' - Steve Cooper lauded after big Nottingham Forest contract news

Nottingham Forest supporters are overwhelmingly in favour of midfielder Ryan Yates signing a new long-term contract at the City Ground.

The new three-year deal will keep the 24-year-old with the Reds until 2025, after the player's previous contract was due to expire next summer.

Yates has been in surprisingly fine goalscoring form of late, scoring in all three matches so far this month, which prompted one supporter to hope that 'a bigger goal bonus' was negotiated in the deal.

Here is a selection of the social media reaction to Yates putting pen to paper on a new contract with the club.

ONE OF OUR OWN.

Has to be said there is nobody more deserving of it right now, well done to him and if he continues on his path it's an absolute no brainer to extend NFFC congrats to him too!

It’s all set Ryan Yates new contract. 90th Minute on Sunday, Forest corner down the Trent End, Garner whips it in Yates bullet header. 1-0 Forest.

Congratulations Ryan on the new contract, worked hard and deserves it another example of Steve Cooper's management ability.

Yatesy. One thing that has remained consistent is Ryan's self-belief. Having struggled at times to stand out under previous managers in different formations, he's found some incredible form under the guidance of Cooper, becoming that box to box midfielder every team craves.

New Ryan Yates contract at the City Ground is the news we all wanted. Criminally underrated, and a true show of passion for our team.

BRILLIANT NEWS!!! Most improved player, now a guaranteed starter and making a real impact game by game. Winning header at Wembley Yatesy?

Hope he negotiated himself a bigger goal bonus!

Great news. He’s been fantastic this season, well deserved.

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