Nottingham Forest finished off what has been a disappointing season with a third straight win, beating Bolton Wanderers 1-0.

Joe Lolley scored the only goal of the game at the City Ground, firing in from the inside the box to the bottom-right corner following a Forest free kick.

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It is a result that means Martin O'Neill's side finish the season in ninth place, eight points adrift of arch-rivals Derby County who took the final spot in the play-offs.

After the match, big-money summer-signing Joao Carvalho took to Instagram to share his thoughts at the end of a tricky season and thank the club's fans.

The Portuguese midfilder has been in and out of the Forest side all season since moving from Benfica for over £13million back in the summer but has maintained a decent relationship with the fans.

And they were quick to react to his latest post too, with fears around his future still very much prevalent...

h_arveyyyy Hope you stay mate ! ????⚪️

nffc.hub PLEASE STAY

george_brinkley Have a good holiday off season, well deserved break! See you next season ????⚪️

nffcdzn Quality season mate, keep up the good work????, and enjoy your deserved break????

alester1985 You’ve been fantastic this season......massive game change. Team needs to be built around you!!! Rest up......come back fitter and stronger as ever!!! ????????⚽️⚽️????⚪️????⚪️

j.whaley2004 Please stay mate we love you

eddielowe7 The team needs to be built around your brilliance