Nottingham Forest fans question Vitor Pereira after ‘baffling’ Morgan Gibbs-White decision in Fulham draw
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Credit: Imago Sun 15 March 2026 18:55, UK Nottingham Forest fans have been left stunned at Vitor Pereira’s decision to substitute Morgan Gibbs-White off against Fulham.Pereira remains winless as Nottingham Forest boss in the Premier League, with Fulham able to leave the City Ground with a point.The Tricky Trees failed to have a shot on target in the second half, with Dan Ndoye’s goal ruled out for a handball in the 63rd minute.Whilst Nottingham Forest move out of the relegation zone on goal difference with a point, they will feel like an opportunity was missed at home to collect all three against a mid-table Fulham side.Credit: Imago ⚽ Nottingham Forest Matchday ⚽ Team news, line-ups, expert previews and tactical analysis for every Nottingham Forest fixture. VISIT THE FOREST MATCH HUB Vitor Pereira makes ‘baffling’ Morgan Gibbs-White movePereria decided to replace Gibbs-White with Ryan Yates in the second half, despite the Nottingham Forest midfielder having been one of the clubs key players this season.
Forest Impact: Morgan Gibbs-White Season Goals (PL) 8 Substitution Time 75th Minute Replacement Ryan Yates Fan Verdict: “Playing for a point” Nottingham Forest fans believe Pereira and the club may have had one eye on their Europa League last 16 tie against Midtjylland, where they trail 1-0 from the first leg.One fan called the Fulham match a “must win game,” with another supporter claiming that Pereira’s substitution “sums up the mentality” at the club.Nottingham Forest only have eight Premier League games left to keep their Premier League status, with the club winless in seven matches.Still baffled at the decision to take Morgan Gibbs-White off and replace him with Ryan Yates with 15 mins to go. Or a combination of all 3Taiwo starts every league game from here on in, and never replace Gibbs-White with Yates again #nffc— Jonno (@JCReilly31) March 15, 2026 View Tweet Awful subs today btw, Yates for Gibbs white was vitor playing for a point, negative and pathetic against a Fulham team there for the taking #nffc— Jordan Hooley (@JordanHooley3) March 15, 2026 View Tweet Gibbs-White one of the few who looks like he cares and probably the only one who offers a goal threat, and he gets hooked with 20 minutes left in a *checks notes* must-win home game.
Right.#NFFC— Tom® (@tomhamrob) March 15, 2026 View Tweet Gibbs white off for Yates … Gotta get that valuable point ! Christ #nffc— Conor (@Conornffc) March 15, 2026 View Tweet Gibbs-White off for Ryan Yates, so he's playing for a draw now, you know what that means, 90+ minute Fulham winner. #nffc— To Dare Is To Poo 💩 (@StrikerSag66852) March 15, 2026 View Tweet This might be the single worst substitution I’ve ever witnessed— frankbutcher (@frankb147) March 15, 2026 View Tweet Elliot Anderson transfer fee revealedFinance expert Stefan Borson told Football Insider that Manchester City are willing to pay £80million to sign Elliot Anderson in the summer transfer window.Man City have been linked with a move for Anderson throughout the season, and they are now emerging as the clear front-runners for the midfielder.Credit: ImagoThe 23-year-old is expected to be one of a number of players who depart the City Ground in the summer, with Gibbs-White and Murillo also likely to leave if the club suffer relegation.Anderson has been a constant figure in midfield this season across four different managers, contributing two goals and two assists in the Premier League.