Forest owner stresses patience as club look for new manager

The Nottingham Forest owner has released a statement in which he has stressed the need for patience, as he decides who will succeed Billy Davies as manager.

Fawaz Al Hasawi also said the media will be given regular access to the new manager, whoever it is, and any bans imposed on members of the press will be lifted.

He added that Academy manager, Gary Brazil, will be in charge of the first team until a new manager is appointed.

The statement from the chairman reads:

"I would like to place on record my gratitude to Billy Davies for all his efforts as manager of Nottingham Forest Football Club. I wish him all the best for the future."

"I am aware many people expect me to announce a new manager imminently, however I must stress the need for patience as I make the important decision of who takes the reins at this crucial stage of the season..."

"...Supporters can rest assured the local and national press will have regular access to whoever is appointed as our new manager as, with immediate effect, any bans imposed on members of the media are lifted. I hope the club can now look forward to enjoying a positive relationship with the press..."