Forest owner dies

Nottingham Forest owner Nigel Doughty has died at the age of 54 from natural causes.  He was found in his gym at his home in Lincolnshire.


He bought the club in 1999, saving them from administration.   It is estimated that he put £100m of his personal fortune in the club.   He announced in October that he would be standing down as chairman at the end of the season.

Nottingham Forest owner Nigel Doughty has died at the age of 54 from natural causes.  He was found in his gym at his home in Lincolnshire.


He bought the club in 1999, saving them from administration.   It is estimated that he put £100m of his personal fortune in the club.   He announced in October that he would be standing down as chairman at the end of the season.


It is thought that the club need about £12m a year to survive even if they escape relegation.