Birmingham City mocks Nottingham Forest in social media post

Birmingham City targeted Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis following a pre-season match win.

Birmingham City mocks Nottingham Forest after pre-season victory

Birmingham City recently had their moment of humor at Nottingham Forest's expense after a 1-0 victory in pre-season friendly. The match, held at St Andrews, saw Jay Stansfield score the only goal, marking another rough outing for Forest who is yet to win in five pre-season games. Following the match, Birmingham's social media team published a now-deleted post that read, "Victory over Mr Marinakis' Nottingham Forest." The post referenced comments made by Forest's owner Evangelos Marinakis related to the new contract of Morgan Gibbs-White, who had nearly signed with another club before committing to Forest. Despite a strong showing from Gibbs-White in an interview praising Marinakis, it was Birmingham that claimed the most joy at the end of the match.

This incident highlights the fierce competition and banter prevalent in football, particularly within the Midlands rivalry. Birmingham's cheeky social media post, although short-lived, underscores a growing trend where clubs use social platforms to engage fans and rival teams alike. With Nottingham Forest struggling in pre-season, the commentary can also signal potential pressure on Marinakis to deliver better results. The juxtaposition of managerial confidence from Marinakis and social media jabs from rivals fuels the narrative of a club still finding its footing in the Premier League's complex landscape.

Highlights

As pre-season continues, Nottingham Forest will need to find their form quickly.