Nottingham Forest have today confirmed the departure of board director and club legend John Metgod.

The former midfielder will take up a new coaching job with United Arab Emirates' national side after almost two years in his role at the City Ground.

After a successful stint at Forest in his playing career, Metgod was appointed to the board in the summer of 2017 during Mark Warburton's brief stint at the managerial helm.

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Metgod would have been involved in the decision to appoint new manager Martin O'Neill, following the dismissal of Aitor Karanka. O'Neill's reign is being widely described as a new era for the club, and that is now set to extend to the boardroom where it appears there will be a change of personnel.

The Dutchman said it was a difficult decision to leave the Midlands, but he did not rule out a return to the City Ground in the future.

"Everyone knows about my love for the people at the club and in the city so this was a very difficult decision for me," he said.

"The club have said I am always welcome back to The City Ground, so I intend to return and support the team whenever I can."

Forest supporters have had a mixed response to Metgod's departure. Here are some their reactions on Twitter...