It's a frustrating time to be a football supporter, with recent off-the-field events calling an abrupt halt to the sporting calendar. 

No scheduled return date has been put in place as of yet, which leaves teams in the Championship promotion race waiting eagerly to find out if fixtures will return.

Nottingham Forest are one of the teams firmly in the race for a top-six finish this term, with Sabri Lamouchi's side sat fifth in the second tier standings.

However, Forest are winless in their last two matches in the Championship, and will be eager to get back to winning ways if football returns to our lives.

One player that has certainly plated his part in Nottingham Forest's promotion push this season is Matty Cash, who has made 39 appearances, whilst chipping in with three goals and four assists in all competitions from right-back.

Cash took to

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It remains to be seen as to whether Cash will remain with Nottingham Forest next season, with the 22-year-old being a long-term transfer target for West Ham United according to Football Insider.

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The Verdict: 

He'll be hoping Forest can hold their nerve in the race for promotion this season.

Cash has been brilliant this season for the Reds, and he'll have to be at his best to

If Nottingham Forest aren't to win promotion into the Premier League this term, then I would be surprised if Cash remained at The City Ground.

He's shown that he's more than good enough to play for a team in the top-flight, and Forest will be hoping that it is with them next season.