Alious**Neco Williams’ Goal in Nottingham Forest’s 7-0 Rout of Brighton Left Teammates—Especially One—Hilariously Frustrated**
Amid the flurry of transfer deadline day drama, Nottingham Forest’s emphatic **7-0 demolition of Brighton** might feel like old news. Yet, it remains one of the standout moments of their impressive season so far. While headlines focused on Forest’s new signings—**Tyler Bindon** and **Joel Ndala** from Manchester City—the match against Brighton delivered its own unforgettable highlights, including a moment that left **Neco Williams**’ teammate hilariously annoyed.
Despite minimal changes to the senior squad following deadline day, Forest’s on-pitch performances have spoken volumes. Their dominant display against Brighton was a statement win, with **Chris Wood** netting a hat-trick that even caught the attention of **Jude Bellingham**. However, it was Neco Williams’ rare goal that became an unexpected focal point—not just for fans, but for one of his teammates, who had a rather animated reaction.
### **The Goal That Sparked More Than Just Celebrations**
Williams, who has been a solid performer at left-back this season, found the back of the net with a stunning top-corner finish late in the game. While his teammates were thrilled, **Morgan Gibbs-White**’s reaction from the bench added a layer of comedy to the celebration.
Having already scored earlier in the match, Gibbs-White was subbed off with around 20 minutes left, the game firmly in Forest’s control at 5-0. However, Forest didn’t stop there, adding two more goals before the final whistle—including Williams’ strike.
In a behind-the-scenes video titled *“Dugout Reacts”* on Forest’s YouTube channel, Gibbs-White and **Elliot Anderson** can be seen sprinting from the bench to join the celebrations, treating it as if Williams had scored a dramatic last-minute winner. But what followed stole the spotlight—Gibbs-White was captured waving his arms in frustration, shouting “**Neco!**” before slumping back into his seat with exaggerated disappointment, clearly expecting something that never came.
### **The Reason Behind Gibbs-White’s Playful Frustration**
So, what exactly had Gibbs-White so mockingly upset? The answer lies in an earlier promise made by Williams.
In a Q&A session with the Forest media team, Williams had teased fans and teammates alike by hinting at a **“special” goal celebration** he had planned for his next strike. “*It’ll probably be a knee slide,*” Williams said at the time, “*but I also promised the lads a special one, though I can’t reveal it yet.*”
When the moment finally arrived, expectations were sky-high. But instead of the anticipated surprise, Williams opted for a classic knee slide—much to the playful dismay of Gibbs-White, who had clearly been waiting to see the promised celebration in action. The hilarious disappointment was written all over his face as he returned to the bench, laughing along with teammates who shared in the lighthearted moment.
### **A Long Wait for a Simple Slide**
Considering this was only Williams’ **second goal for Forest**, his teammates had plenty of time to speculate about what this “special” celebration might be. His previous goal dated back to April 2023, during a narrow loss to Liverpool under then-manager **Steve Cooper**. Given the long gap, the buildup for this elusive celebration had grown significantly within the squad.
Now, with Williams back on the scoresheet, perhaps it’s time for Forest to work on a bit more attacking sharpness in training—if only to give the fans (and Gibbs-White) another chance to finally witness that long-promised celebration. Until then, Gibbs-White’s exaggerated reaction will remain a lighthearted highlight from Forest’s unforgettable victory over Brighton.
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