Nottingham Forest chairman sends message to fans ahead of Sheffield United clash

Nottingham Forest chairman Nicholas Randall QC has praised the Reds' "incredible" fanbase, but warned them against running onto the pitch after Tuesday's play-off semi-final against Sheffield United.

Steve Cooper's side take a 2-1 lead into the second-leg of the play-off semi-final after winning at Bramall Lane on Saturday, and chairman Randall says he has been "inspired" by the Reds' brilliant support this season.

In an open letter to supporters on the day of Forest's play-off clash with Sheffield United, Randall said: "What has been truly inspiring to us all is not just the numbers of you that have come and supported your team both at home and away but also in the manner and way in which you have done so.

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"You have oozed class and style not only in your songs, the noise generated and your celebrations but also in your conduct and the brilliance of your displays. You are genuinely unique. In acting as you do you honour the history of your great club as pioneers showing respect for the game of football and the opponent but at the same time giving no quarter and showing fear of no one.

"Tonight we play another fixture at the City Ground. We are humbled to know that you will be there yet again in your thousands. We promise you that everyone within the club will be doing all they can to make this another night of celebration in this season’s journey.

"However I can assure you that we are taking nothing for granted and even if we get the result we all wish for tonight we will remain grounded and respectful as we will still have won nothing.