Strugglers Forest just happy to make point
FOREST head coach Philippe Montanier was pleased to take a point from this dour battle.
His side’s second clean sheet of the season earned only a second point in seven games and Forest remain firmly in the Sky Bet Championship relegation battle.
Their fans repeatedly chanted for a change of ownership.
And Montanier said: “It was a positive point and a clean sheet. We did not disappoint in halting a bad run.
“The team showed good character and good mentality with a fine defensive attitude.”
Montanier admitted the breakdown in takeover talks was a disappointment, adding: “We now have to plan quickly to strengthen the squad.
“Decisions have to be taken now, instead of two or three days before the deadline.
“It is difficult because we do not have any money but I need to know exactly what I can plan. I have targets but I do not know my budget.
“I need to have a meeting with the chairman.”
The Forest boss claims he has no news on the departure of Henri Lansbury, saying only: “If you have any news, ring me!”
Forest looked the more dangerous and should have gone ahead following a cross from Eric Lichaj but Britt Assombalonga was too slow.
Forest skipper Matt Mills had another golden chance but headed a Matty Cash corner high over the bar from the edge of the six-yard box.
City boss Gianfranco Zola was left disappointed and still seeking his first win after six games in charge of the Blues.
The Italian admitted: “It was frustrating.
“Obviously we need that first win as it is important for the morale of the players.
“It is coming and the players are working very hard.
“In the first half we kept the ball too much in front of our defenders – but saying that Forest defended in depth and did not allow us to find any spaces.
“In the second half we created a better atmosphere.”