Chris Hughton fired a warning shot to his Nottingham Forest players after they were toppled 2-0 by Huddersfield Town.
The Reds’ four-match unbeaten run came to an end in dismal fashion amid a largely lacklustre performance at the City Ground.
After a bright start, the hosts’ intensity levels dropped and they paid the price for not making the most of their early dominance, with Aaron Rowe and Juninho Bacuna securing three points for the Terriers.
Forest are 16th in the table, 10 points above the bottom three with four games remaining - and Hughton is eager to guard against complacency.
Player ratings
Nottingham Forest paid the price for not making the most of their dominance early on, as they were beaten 2-0 by Huddersfield Town.
Chris Hughton’s side saw plenty of the ball in the opening stages and created some decent chances, but failed to make the most of them.
And they were punished for it as Aaron Rowe and Juninho Bacuna clinched three points for the Terriers.
Here’s how Reds reporter Sarah Clapson rated the Forest players at the City Ground.
Fans' thoughts
Nottingham Forest slumped to a 2-0 defeat to struggling Huddersfield Town on Saturday afternoon.
Goals from Aaron Rowe and Juninho Bacuna either side of half-time moved Carlos Corberan’s team eight points clear of the Championship bottom three.
It was a frustrating afternoon for Chris Hughton, who saw his side suffer familiar issues, as they failed to convert a flurry of early opportunities.
The result left Forest fans bitterly disappointed ahead of Wednesday's game against Birmingham City. Here's a look at what was said on Twitter.
Showing support
Nottingham Forest defender Cyrus Christie has shown his support for the terminally baby daughter of former footballer Ashley Cain.
The pair were both on the books of Coventry City before Cain moved down the leagues, playing for the likes of Mansfield Town and Tamworth.
He has since become a reality TV star, appearing in shows including Ex on the Beach and The Challenge.
The 30-year-old, who is from Nuneaton, has been beset by a heart-breaking family tragedy, after his eight-month old daughter Azaylia was diagnosed with leukaemia, which can no longer be treated.
