Hopes of winning promotion to the Premier League this season are not yet dead and buried for Nottingham Forest despite a disappointing opening half of the season. 

The Reds currently sit in ninth place with 29 matches played but just four points behind Derby County who occupy the final spot in the play-offs and after a somewhat turbulent campaign should please the fans.

There have been plenty of impressive performers, although the more lacklustre squad members may get more attention, with Lewis Grabban, Joe Lolley, Matty Cash and Jack Robinson all having thoroughly impressive campaigns so far.

One man who is beginning to split opinion after his highly-praised summer signing is goalkeeper Costel Pantilimon, with his sloppy errors becoming an annoyance to fans.

But the Romanian celebrated his 32nd birthday on Friday and will be hoping it is the first of many celebrations this season.

And here is how the fans reacted to the special occasion...