Reports are reaching us that Nottingham Forest Head Coach (Driver) has landed himself in deep water. It seems that Steve Cotterill sought to emulate the late, great Brian Clough by driving the team coach to the FA Cup 3rd Round Replay at Leicester last week.

Unfortunately, it seems he ended up emulating Italian cruise ship captain Francesco Schettino instead.

Cotterill commented: ‘Everything went really well and we were clearly going in the right direction. I waved to a passing Forest fan and he reciprocated by showing how many goals we would score that night – by circling his thumb and forefinger together and waving them at me very energetically. Next thing I knew I was up to my knees in water.’

Forest Captain, Luke Chambers commented: ‘Typical. Where’s the Wally with the Brolly when we really need him?!’

An official Forest statement refuted the story saying: ‘This is absolute rubbish. It is public knowledge that we have had to sell the team coach in order to reduce costs. I can confirm that the entire Forest squad and all support staff caught the National Express 16B to Leicester, taking advantage of their special “Return for a Quid” offer.’

Sorry Steve – nothing personal. Please put the wheels back on the bus and shut me up!