Positive point for Ola and award for rising star Bindon

DALE ALSO CATCHES EYE IN LOAN WITH LATICS

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NOTTINGHAM Forest kept their Champions League hopes alive with a 1-1 draw away to Crystal Palace on Monday night.

Nuno Espirito Santo’s men came from behind to claim a point at Selhurst Park thanks to a goal from Murillo. They remain sixth in the table but are only two points behind Newcastle United and Chelsea.

It is all set up for a grandstand end to the season for the Reds.

Below is a look at some of the latest goings-on at the City Ground.

Positive point

The visitors might not have got the result they wanted against Palace but it was an improved performance after last week's defeat against Brentford.

And despite their recent dip in form, Forest are very much still in the mix for a top-five finish.

It has been tough going in recent weeks. But defender Ola Aina is convinced their point in the capital can be an important one for the Reds.

On the recent blip in form, Aina told Sky Sports (via allnigeriasoccer): “It just happens. This is football, sometimes it just doesn’t go your way.

“Unfortunately for us, it hasn’t gone our way recently but the hard work continues and we try to get three points every game but we couldn't get that (against Palace).

“I think it’s a good point away from home. Tough to come here - they are a good side.

“And you know, with the level that we hit recently, a point is a good result.”

Brilliant Bindon

Forest have got themselves a “special” talent in 20-year-old Tyler Bindon, according to Reading boss Noel Hunt.

The defender will link up with his parent club for the first time in the summer and will do so fresh from being crowned Player of the Season for the Royals.