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Leigh Curtis

'Ginger Pirlo' - Nottingham Forest fans go crazy over Jack Colback signing

Nottingham Forest have kickstarted their summer transfer business with a bang after signing midfielder Jack Colback following his release from Newcastle United.

The midfielder has put pen to paper at the City Ground although the club has not disclosed the length of his contract.

Colback enjoyed two loan spells at the Reds where he played more than 50 games and became a favourite with the fans who have dubbed him the "Ginger Pirlo".

We took to Twitter to see what the fans were saying about Sabri Lamouchi's first big arrival as Forest prepare for a busy summer of squad strengthening as they aim to push for promotion next season.

Here's what they had to say.

Mr P: Superb signing. Well done, Reds!

David Huskisson: Got to be happy with that! This guy will run our midfield for us.

Midlands Red: Brilliant. Now for the rest.

Jack Colback leaves the pitch with Alexander Milosevic after Nottingham Forest's draw at Preston North End (Dan Westwell)

Mikey: Never quite understood the obsession by some fans.... but a good, solid signing nonetheless. Hopefully the club continues to build upon decent signings like this.

John Patching: That's more like it.

James Prentice: Welcome back Ginger Pirlo.

Joe Flint: Big signing that... Ginger Pirlo.

Simon Bailey: Quality not quantity this summer and we could be all set for a promotion run.

Super Samba: Give us the league already.

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