Nottingham Forest were deeply saddened to learn of the recent passing of former assistant manager Ron Fenton at the age of 73.

Fenton was part of the coaching staff at The City Ground for 16 seasons, six of which were spent as assistant manager to Brian Clough.

He also had a managerial spell across the Trent with Notts County between 1975 and 1977.

The club would like to extend its condolences to the Fenton family at this sad time.