Interim boss Steven Reid admitted to mixed emotions as Nottingham Forest claimed their first league win of the season.
Reid was in the dugout as the Reds toppled Huddersfield Town 2-0 in their first match since Chris Hughton was axed as manager.
Former Swansea City chief Steve Cooper is Forest's top target to take the job on a permanent basis, with Reid unsure how long he will be at the helm for.
Having been brought to the club by Hughton, and been close to his old colleague, victory against the Terriers came with a hint of “sadness” for Reid, at the end of a difficult week.
"It's been quite a day,” he said. “I've got a headache now!
Fans' reaction
Nottingham Forest fans were deliriously happy with their club's first win of the season after beating Huddersfield Town 2-0.
The victory ends the Reds' winless start to the campaign, their worst run in over a century, and follows the sacking of Chris Hughton as manager in midweek.
The relief of the supporters was clear, with one commenting, "About time lads, well played", while another said, "Oh man, we needed that! Great win, boys!"
Fans were also pleased that what they regarded as the dour football served up by Hughton was also no longer on display as Forest attempt to fight their way out of trouble at the foot of the table.
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Nottingham Forest claimed their first Championship win of the season as they beat Huddersfield Town 2-0.
With interim boss Steven Reid at the helm, Lewis Grabban’s header and an own goal by Lee Nicholls saw the Reds triumph in the league for the first time since April 5.
The visitors made a bright start to the post-Chris Hughton era, going into the break a goal to the good after a positive first half.
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Wilder speaks out
Former Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder has admitted he would have been interested in the vacancy at Nottingham Forest.
Wilder, out of work since leaving the Blades just before the end of the last campaign, was linked with the job at the City Ground following Chris Hughton’s sacking this week.
However, former Swansea boss Steve Cooper looks set to take the reins.
Wilder was a favourite among Reds fans for the job and on Saturday he expressed his respect for the club and their history.
