We were so close. Head coach Sabri Lamouchi was unable to explain the reasons for Nottingham Forest's "disaster" in missing out on the Championship play-offs.Forest needed just a point at home against Stoke to seal a top-six finish, having missed the chance in Sunday's defeat by Barnsley, but "It's difficult to react," Lamouchi told BBC Radio Nottingham. "I'm so down thinking about the fans, the club, my family, the players and staff. Sabri Lamouchi and his coaching staff look dejected after they fail to qualify for the play-offs (Image: Getty Images) So what does that mean for the head coach? "How is it possible? Sorry to the fans for the last few games.

Lamouchi continued: “One point was enough tonight. Early Life (Childhood) In 1997, he started his youth career in AS Duchère and went on with Cascol Oullins and then he started his professional career in Alès. We are out of the play-offs. "I'm so down thinking about the fans, the club, my family, the players and staff. Nottinghamshire 'It’s constant chaos.

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"For me, it doesn't feel real, but it is the truth. A professional football player who played as a midfielder and is the current manager in Qatar Stars League of El Jaish. Sabri Lamouchi and his Nottingham Forest players during defeat to Stoke City (Image: Dan Westwell). I was furious after Derby for this reason, as we looked to be secure before what we didn't want to happen, happened. It's just unacceptable. Sabri Lamouchi is facing an uncertain future as Nottingham Forest manager His side needed only a point from their final two games to secure play-off … "One point was enough tonight," Lamouchi added.

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To fight all the whole season, for many games, and many weeks and now we are out of that. Forest's hopes of securing a place in the play-offs lie in tattersSign up NOW for the latest Reds news and views direct to your inbox Forest just needed a point at home to Stoke City to secure their place in the play-offs, but were thumped 4-1 at the City Ground, while Swansea City were 4-1 winners at Reading to overturn an unlikely goal difference at the start of play and leapfrog the hapless Reds.Former Reds striker Harris, who guided his Cardiff City side into fifth place above Forest following a comfortable 3-0 victory over relegated Hull, took the opportunity to stick the boot in to Lamouchi over his failure to guide the Reds into the top six after a run of six games without victory saw their campaign come crashing down, claiming the Frenchman had been Manager of the Year.“Sabri Lamouchi (Forest manager) was manager of the year in the Championship four weeks ago and finished seventh,” he told PA.“They stopped us taking Albert Adomoah to take an advantage over us.”When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sabri Lamouchi and assistant coach Bruno Baltazar (Image: Dan Westwell) ... Family's plea for help after son, 3, can't eat at dinner table. The Frenchman has completed a full season at the helm with the club set to stick with him despite play-off disappointment "Get latest scores and headlines sent straight to your phone, sign-up to our newsletter and learn where to find us on online.The latest rumours and stories from around the world of football.Analysis and opinion from our chief football writer.How to get into football - the most popular sport in the world, with clubs and facilities throughout the UK. "It was unacceptable what has happened in the last five games. Who is Sabri Lamouchi. Cardiff City manager Neil Harris mocked Sabri Lamouchi after Nottingham Forest missed out on the Championship play-offs on the final day of the season. Ourexplains more about how we use your data, and your rights. First of all, we must analyse why Wednesday night’s capitulation came to pass. "Lamouchi's appointment last summer to replace departed club legend Martin O'Neill has been a positive one on the whole for Forest, the former France international transforming them into promotion contenders for much of the campaign with attractive football and key signings such as goalkeeper Brice Samba, midfielder Samba Sow and playmaker Tiago Silva.Yet the promotion challenge scenario is a familiar one for Forest, whose play-off record is forgettable and who have previously finished seventh, eighth and ninth to miss out over the past seven years.They failed to win any of their final five games after Chris Martin's injury-time equaliser for fierce rivals Derby County denied Forest a third straight victory. Enough three days ago, enough last week. "I'm so sorry. Neil Harris aimed a parting shot at Nottingham Forest boss Sabri Lamouchi after the Reds’ capitulation on Wednesday night saw them miss out on a play … "Enough three days ago, enough last week.

"I'm here because it's obligatory to be here, but I don't have words. He is well known for his player formation technique. We were so close.