2016–17 Nottingham Forest F.C. season
| 2016–17 season | |||
| Chairman | Fawaz Al-Hasawi | ||
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| Manager |
Philippe Montanier (until 14 January) Gary Brazil (caretaker from 14 January) |
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| Stadium |
City Ground West Bridgford (Capacity: 30,445 from 11 August 2016) |
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| Championship | 17th | ||
| FA Cup | Third Round | ||
| EFL Cup | Third Round | ||
| Top goalscorer |
League: Britt Assombalonga (9) All: Britt Assombalonga (9) |
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| Highest home attendance | 23,012 (6 Aug. vs. Burton Albion) |
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| Lowest home attendance | 15,770 (31 Jan. vs. Rotherham United) |
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The 2016–17 season is Nottingham Forest's 151st season in existence and 9th consecutive season in the Championship since promotion in 2007–08. In addition to the Championship, the club participated in the Emirates FA Cup and the newly rebranded EFL Cup. Forest began the season with a new manager, having appointed former Rennes and Real Sociedad manager Philippe Montanier as head coach on 27 June 2016.
Also appointed was Pedro Pereira as director of football, although he departed the club in October after only four months in the position. Shortly after Pereira's departure Forest's financial director, Lalou Tifrit, also left the club. On 19 January Samantha Gordon was appointed as chief financial officer, as a direct replacement for Tifrit. The season covers the period from 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017.
On Wednesday 22 June 2016, The Football League released the fixture list for the 2016–17 EFL Championship. Forest opened their season at home to newly promoted Burton Albion. The two sides had never before met in a competitive match.
Forest entered the 2016-17 FA Cup at the third round, and were drawn to play Wigan Athletic at the DW Stadium on 7 January 2017.
On Wednesday 22 June 2016, The Football League released the opening fixtures list for the 2016–17 EFL Cup. Forest opened their campaign away at League Two side Doncaster Rovers.
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