The verdict

Lowe has been a very smart signing by Nottingham Forest because they were in need of bringing in an upgrade to their options in the left-back position.

The 24-year-old is a proven Championship quality player and it was perhaps a shock that he did not get more chances at Sheffield United.

In the left-wing-back role that Reid deployed Lowe in on Saturday, the defender seemed to be very comfortable. You can see the him growing from strength to strength in that kind of position for the Reds over the coming weeks.

This is a huge season for Lowe because his move to Sheffield United did not work out as well as he would have been hoping for when he left Derby.

The chance is now there for him to put his career back on track and the early signs have been positive at the City Ground.

It will be difficult for Lowe over the coming weeks as he will have to prove himself once again to a new manager.

However, you would expect whoever takes over from Hughton to recognise the 24-year-old’s talent and try and get the best out of him this term.