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BBC News
5 hours ago
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- BBC News
'I want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone' - Toffolo on Forest exit
Harry Toffolo says Nottingham Forest and their supporters have "given me moments I'll never forget".It was confirmed on Monday the 29-year-old would be leaving the City Ground when his deal ends at the end of the left-back made 57 appearances, scoring once, after arriving from Huddersfield in 2022, and played just four times in the Premier League last a post on his social media accounts,, external Toffolo said: "I want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone associated with Nottingham Forest."From the owner, Mr Marinakis, and the rest of the board, to the managers I've worked under - Steve Cooper and Nuno - thank you for the opportunity and the belief. I've loved working with you both and evolving my game during my time at the club."To all the staff - from those on the training pitch to the many faces behind the scenes that fans don't always see, you are the real engine of the football club. You've worked tirelessly to make sure we, as players, are at our very best every day, and I'll always be grateful for your effort and energy."One of the things I've been most proud of during my time here is my work in the community. It's something I'm extremely passionate about. To be named the club's PFA Community Champion, and to be asked to serve as the Mental Health Ambassador by the NFFC Community Trust, meant a great deal. I've genuinely enjoyed every single project I was part of, and your time meant just as much to me as mine did to you."To the lads in the dressing room - you're a special group. Stay close, keep driving standards and enjoy what's coming next. The future is exciting."And to the fans - whether you were chanting 'Hey Baby', creating special memories for my family, or just making me proud to pull on the shirt - thank you. You've given me moments I'll never forget."Enjoy travelling Europe again. Toff."
BBC News
2 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Boly talks ongoing but Toffolo to leave
Nottingham Forest remain in talks with out-of-contract defender Willy Boly. The centre-back's deal expires at the end of the month but Forest are keen to extend his stay. Boly, who also played under Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo at Wolves, made nine appearances for the club as they finished seventh in the Premier League last season. The 34-year-old has made 46 appearances since joining from Wolves in 2022, scoring three goals. Harry Toffolo will leave the City Ground when his deal ends in a few weeks. The left-back made 57 appearances, scoring once, after arriving from Huddersfield in 2022, and played just four times in the Premier League last season. Alex Moreno has returned to Aston Villa following the expiry of his loan. The left-back played 19 times for Forest, making 11 league starts, after arriving on loan last August. Meanwhile, the club is still talking to goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey about a future role at the City Ground.
Scotsman
3 days ago
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- Scotsman
Rangers transfer target has exit confirmed as 'embarks on new chapter' hint dropped
Left-back one of a number of Rangers transfer targets reported over past few days Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Nottingham Forest have confirmed that reported Rangers transfer target Harry Toffolo has left the club after his contract at the City Ground expired. Toffolo, who operates as a left-back, is one of a number of players linked with Rangers since the arrival of Russell Martin as head coach last week. The 29-year-old Englishman has been at Forest for the past three years and has also played for Huddersfield Town, Lincoln City, Millwall and Norwich. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Rangers currently have Jefte and Ridvan Yilmaz as options at left-back, although the latter has been persistently linked with a move back to his homeland Turkey. Reported Rangers transfer target Harry Toffolo played 57 games for Nottingham Forest. | Getty Images Martin is keen to bring in his own players ahead of Rangers' Champions League qualification campaign, which begins in mid-July. As well as Toffolo, the Ibrox side has been linked with Leicester defender Conor Coady, Southampton playmaker Flynn Downes and Maccabi Tel Aviv striker Dor Turgeman. A statement on Toffolo from Nottingham Forest read: 'Nottingham Forest can confirm that Harry Toffolo will depart the Club upon the expiration of his contract this summer. 'Since his arrival from Huddersfield Town in 2022, Toffolo has made an invaluable contribution not only on the pitch, but also off it. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Last year, the 29-year-old was named as an ambassador for Tricky to Talk – Nottingham Forest Community Trust's mental health programme – having attended several Tricky Hubs and Bottled Up Blokes sessions, speaking about his own history with mental health whilst actively listening to participants who share similar struggles. 'Toffolo also attended a number of Community Trust's Soccer Schools visits, helping to inspire the next generation of aspiring footballers, and his off-the-pitch contributions were rightly recognised as he was named the Club's PFA Community Champion in the 2023/24 season. 'Toffolo, who made a total of 57 appearances for Forest, produced an outstanding goal-line clearance in Forest's 2-1 away victory at Tottenham Hotspur in April – a win that proved to be crucial in the Reds' pursuit of European football for the first time in 30 years. 'The defender's first and only goal for the Club in a 1-1 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers in December 2023 meant that he has scored in each of England's top four divisions, outlining his impressive rise up the footballing pyramid.
Scottish Sun
22-04-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Nottingham Forest star, 29, close to VOMITING in live TV interview after downing six pickle juices against Tottenham
NOTTINGHAM FOREST defender Harry Toffolo revealed he drank SIX pickle juices to fight off cramp on his first league appearance since December. It worked as his amazing goal-line clearance helped Nottingham Forest to a crucial 2-1 win at Spurs which very much keeps their Champions League dream alive. Advertisement 3 Harry Toffolo made the revelation about drinking pickle juice on TV after the game 3 Harry Toffolo produced a superb goal line clearance on Monday Credit: Reuters It is a dream that the former Lincoln City defender is hellbent on achieving - to satisfy both his and sons' ambitions for the full-back to play in Europe's elite club competition for real. Toffolo, 29, said: 'Some of us might never get the opportunity again to qualify for the Champions League and play Champions League football. 'I was playing League Two football five or six years ago, so to be in this position now is incredible and it gives you that extra incentive. 'I have the pressure of my boys at home saying 'We need Champions League, dad!' Advertisement 'He's always telling me on his career mode (on FC25) that he's got Champions League already, so he's one up on me!' Forest raced into a two-goal lead at Spurs thanks to early goals from Elliot Anderson and Chris Wood. But they survived a late onslaught from Tottenham, in part thanks to a stunning volley off the line from Toffolo to deny Dejan Kulusevski's goal-bound header in the second half. It was Toffolo's first league start all season and his first appearance in any competition since a 2-2 draw at Exeter in the FA Cup on February 11. Advertisement BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS Understandably, it led to some painful cramp for which Toffolo went over the usual amount of pickle juice - often given to sportspeople to prevent their muscles seizing up - to keep himself going. Toffolo described himself as 'absolutely knackered' in an entertaining exchange with Sky after the game, explaining: 'They give you this special pickle juice. It's supposed to stop cramp, but it didn't. Fire alarm at Stockley Park sees VAR SCRAPPED in middle of Tottenham vs Nottingham Forest match as statement released 'You normally have one or two and I took about six! Advertisement 'I might possibly go and throw up in a minute because all I can taste is pickle in my mouth! 'I never knew I could get my leg that high (for the clearance). That's where the cramp started to happen!' Third-placed Forest have five 'cup finals' to go to ensure they finish in the top five and make the Champions League. But first they have an actual semi-final in the FA Cup against Manchester City this weekend. Advertisement Former Norwich and Huddersfield man Toffolo added: 'I think already we've achieved so much as a group. But we're a group that want more, that's just the way we are as people. 'The recruitment team have found a group of players and put them together and they work in tandem with each other. It's fantastic. 'We're excited, we're looking forward to the big day (the FA Cup semi-final). We're not nervous, we'll take it to City, we're looking forward to it. 'The manager I'm sure is going to come up with a gameplan that executes it well. Advertisement 'We've done well against them at home getting the three points. They're not going to want to play us either. It should be an unbelievable day.'
The Sun
22-04-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Nottingham Forest star, 29, close to VOMITING in live TV interview after downing six pickle juices against Tottenham
NOTTINGHAM FOREST defender Harry Toffolo revealed he drank SIX pickle juices to fight off cramp on his first league appearance since December. It worked as his amazing goal-line clearance helped Nottingham Forest to a crucial 2-1 win at Spurs which very much keeps their Champions League dream alive. 3 3 It is a dream that the former Lincoln City defender is hellbent on achieving - to satisfy both his and sons' ambitions for the full-back to play in Europe's elite club competition for real. Toffolo, 29, said: 'Some of us might never get the opportunity again to qualify for the Champions League and play Champions League football. 'I was playing League Two football five or six years ago, so to be in this position now is incredible and it gives you that extra incentive. 'I have the pressure of my boys at home saying 'We need Champions League, dad!' 'He's always telling me on his career mode (on FC25) that he's got Champions League already, so he's one up on me!' Forest raced into a two-goal lead at Spurs thanks to early goals from Elliot Anderson and Chris Wood. But they survived a late onslaught from Tottenham, in part thanks to a stunning volley off the line from Toffolo to deny Dejan Kulusevski 's goal-bound header in the second half. It was Toffolo's first league start all season and his first appearance in any competition since a 2-2 draw at Exeter in the FA Cup on February 11. Understandably, it led to some painful cramp for which Toffolo went over the usual amount of pickle juice - often given to sportspeople to prevent their muscles seizing up - to keep himself going. Toffolo described himself as 'absolutely knackered' in an entertaining exchange with Sky after the game, explaining: 'They give you this special pickle juice. It's supposed to stop cramp, but it didn't. Fire alarm at Stockley Park sees VAR SCRAPPED in middle of Tottenham vs Nottingham Forest match as statement released 'You normally have one or two and I took about six! 'I might possibly go and throw up in a minute because all I can taste is pickle in my mouth! 'I never knew I could get my leg that high (for the clearance). That's where the cramp started to happen!' Third-placed Forest have five 'cup finals' to go to ensure they finish in the top five and make the Champions League. But first they have an actual semi-final in the FA Cup against Manchester City this weekend. Former Norwich and Huddersfield man Toffolo added: 'I think already we've achieved so much as a group. But we're a group that want more, that's just the way we are as people. 'The recruitment team have found a group of players and put them together and they work in tandem with each other. It's fantastic. 'We're excited, we're looking forward to the big day (the FA Cup semi-final). We're not nervous, we'll take it to City, we're looking forward to it. 'The manager I'm sure is going to come up with a gameplan that executes it well. 'We've done well against them at home getting the three points. They're not going to want to play us either. It should be an unbelievable day.' 3
