It took a victory at Anfield for the first time in 55 years for anyone to really take notice but the diligent work of Nuno Espirito Santo has been quietly transforming Nottingham Forest for the best part of a year.

Confidence. Trust. Details. Three words that Nuno Espirito Santo uses frequently when talking to the media and, more importantly, when talking with his players. They are the values behind Nottingham Forest ’s start to the season.

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo credits former Reds manager Brian Clough for giving the club "the mentality of knowing that anything is possible in football". It has been 20 years since club legend Clough died at the age of 69 in 2004.

It took a victory at Anfield for the first time in 55 years for anyone to really take notice but the diligent work of Nuno Espirito Santo has been quietly transforming Nottingham Forest for the best part of a year.

Friday marked 20 years since the death of Forest's most successful manager, who led them to a First Division title, back-to-back European Cups and four League Cups in the 1970s and 1980s.

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo is proud to be managing the club where the legendary Brian Clough achieved so many impressive feats.