‘Should never have let him go’ – These Nottingham Forest fans react after player decision

Former Nottingham Forest keeper Dorus de Vries has announced his retirement from football at the age of 38.

???? Happy retirement, Dorus!

Former #NFFC goalkeeper Dorus de Vries has announced his retirement from football.

Thanks for the memories and all best for the future ???? pic.twitter.com/tEEFI8e7Gw

— Nottingham Forest FC (@NFFC) July 4, 2019

The Dutch stopper enjoyed a fine career, playing for several clubs in the UK, including Swansea, Wolves and Celtic as well as the Reds.

Whilst he may be best known for his time in Wales, de Vries also enjoyed three years at the City Ground, although he was only the number one for his final campaign in the east Midlands.

However, he impressed during his time in goal, with the keeper also very good on the ball that allowed the side to build from the back.

Therefore, it’s fair to say that the Forest fans appreciated what he did whilst at the club and they also valued his professionalism when he wasn’t always playing.

So, there was a lot of positive messages from the support when the club revealed de Vries had retired.

Here’s some of the reaction from Twitter…

My favourite GK we’ve had in my lifetime ❤️

— Grabbxn ???????????????????????????????????? (@Grabbxn) July 4, 2019

Shame he left to warm the bench in Scotland. Decent keeper I would have liked to see stay another season or two.

— YouAreMyForest (@YouAreMyForest) July 4, 2019

He was class when he played for us, good luck Dorus!

— Kaelem (@kaelemnffc) July 4, 2019

Should still be at @NFFC in all honestly.

— Terah Hooley (@thooley95) July 4, 2019

What a keeper????????

— Ryan Bardill (@Ryan_nffc10) July 4, 2019

Should never have let him go, very good keeper

— Mark Vaux (@Firstdrop79) July 4, 2019

Had a great couple of years at Forest. Very good goalkeeper and top professional ????????

— Matt Day (@matt_schtick) July 4, 2019