The hospital case, Red in mourning and Swansea City fan wishing Nottingham Forest well at Wembley

Nottingham Forest fans from far and wide have been wishing Steve Cooper and his team well as the build-up to Sunday’s Championship play-off final continues.

The Reds will be at the “new” Wembley for the first time, playing Huddersfield Town for a place in the Premier League and all the associated riches that success will bring.

But Forest fans don’t seem to be bothered about the money too much - instead, they are grateful for the pride Cooper and his team have restored on Trentside and even further afield this season. Many of you will be there under the now-famous arch come 4.30pm on Sunday, others are indisposed for the club’s biggest match for decades, while some will be watching and listening from abroad.

But all have taken time out to send their best wishes to Cooper and his rampant Reds as they bid to end the 23-year wait since Forest last graced England’s elite. One Red who would probably be kicking himself - if he could - is Ralph Bosworth. Having “waited years for a play-off final”, Ralph will miss Sunday’s showdown as he will be in hospital having his right knee replaced. He adds: “Maybe a good omen as I was there for Swansea and booked my Wembley tickets before the Yeovil game. Steve you have a great team, and the players are exciting and attacking. Have a great Sunday.”

Cooper has worked miracles at the City Ground since arriving in late September with the Reds bottom of the Championship and looking more like a likely League One team and than potential members of the top-flight. And supporter “Chappo” nailed it when he wrote in his message: “Most people would say you don't realise what this would mean to me, my family, my friends and every Forest fan - but I think you do.

“This manager gets it on every level