15 July 2019 - 1:50 PM

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Getty Images | "When I took over we were near the bottom of the Championship. When I left, Forest were in the same league." Former Nottingham Forest owner Fawaz al-Hawasi feels he should be recognized for some of the things he did at the club.

“When I took over, it was a zero club, there was nothing there”

Former Nottingham Forest owner was not satisfied with the progress made during his time, but points out the club produced quality homegrown players.
Family pleaded with him to sell the club when fans turned on him.

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