Town boss Mick McCarthy admitted it had been a frustrating transfer window and a frustrating night having been unable to make a permanent addition to his squad - although striker Dominic Samuel and midfielder Emyr Huws joined on loan from Reading and Cardiff respectively - while the Blues were been comfortably beaten 3-0 at home by Derby County and man of the moment Tom Lawrence suffered an ankle injury.
Nottingham Forest academy director Gary Brazil believes the club let go of an elite player in Ben Brereton Diaz. The Forest employee made the comments ahead of a 2-1 win for the Reds over Blackpool.