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Can Andre Ayew avoid second bite of sourest cherry?

Published on: 26 April 2023

Whenever the day comes for Andre Ayew to hang up his boots, he will look back fondly on the time he spent in British football. From becoming a cult hero to thousands of loyal followers at Swansea, to experiencing life in London at West Ham, the Ghana international forward has made an impact wherever he has been.

The intention was, in January 2023, to write another positive chapter in that tale with Nottingham Forest, enjoying a long-awaited renaissance in the 21st century.

Risk

Can Andre Ayew avoid second bite of sourest cherry?

 

Whenever the day comes for Andre Ayew to hang up his boots, he will look back fondly on the time he spent in British football. From becoming a cult hero to thousands of loyal followers at Swansea, to experiencing life in London at West Ham, the Ghana international forward has made an impact wherever he has been.

The intention was, in January 2023, to write another positive chapter in that tale with Nottingham Forest, enjoying a long-awaited renaissance in the 21st century.

Risk

However, there was always going to be an element of risk involved in that deal. Ayew was reuniting with Steve Cooper at the City Ground, a manager he thrived under when in South Wales, but he was also responding to an SOS call of sorts.

Forest found themselves looking anxiously over their shoulder at the relegation zone when another transfer window swung open. They were in need of more fresh faces after a remarkable summer in 2022 during which over 20 new players were welcomed.

A turnover of that magnitude was always going to make it difficult to find consistency and form bonds. So it proved, with the Reds stumbling out of the blocks before eventually finding their feet.

More additions in the new year meant that another period of bedding in was required, with Ayew forming part of that process. He was up against it from the start but, after impressing his country at the 2022 World Cup, gave those back home a reason to turn their attention in the direction of middle England.

There was little to shout about early on. Forest were slipping into reverse once more as the best betting apps in Ghana and Premier League markets around the world began to shorten odds on them beating a hasty return to the Championship. Ayew, of course, knows all too well how slippery that slope can be.

He arrived full of hope, stating upon touching down on Trentside: “I know how big the club is and I know how much the club means to the city and the fanbase. I know what I can bring to the team, I'm ready to give my all and make sure that we are able to stay in the Premier League.”

Words such as that count for nothing, though, if they are not backed up. As the old saying goes, you have to walk the walk as well as talk the talk.

Points

Ayew failed to find the target through his opening games for Forest, missing a penalty at Tottenham along the way, and generally struggled to make the impact that was demanded of him. Anybody joining a new club midway through any given campaign has to hit the ground running.

There are still enough points to play for in order for Forest to get their head back above water, but Ayew experienced that sinking feeling once before in the Premier League during his days with Swansea. And for sure, he will be eager to avoid taking another bite of the metaphorical cherry that leaves nothing but a sour taste all around.Can Andre Ayew avoid second bite of sourest cherry?

Whenever the day comes for Andre Ayew to hang up his boots, he will look back fondly on the time he spent in British football. From becoming a cult hero to thousands of loyal followers at Swansea, to experiencing life in London at West Ham, the Ghana international forward has made an impact wherever he has been. The intention was, in January 2023, to write another positive chapter in that tale with Nottingham Forest, enjoying a long-awaited renaissance in the 21st century. Risk

However, there was always going to be an element of risk involved in that deal. Ayew was reuniting with Steve Cooper at the City Ground, a manager he thrived under when in South Wales, but he was also responding to an SOS call of sorts. Forest found themselves looking anxiously over their shoulder at the relegation zone when another transfer window swung open. They were in need of more fresh faces after a remarkable summer in 2022 during which over 20 new players were welcomed. A turnover of that magnitude was always going to make it difficult to find consistency and form bonds. So it proved, with the Reds stumbling out of the blocks before eventually finding their feet. More additions in the new year meant that another period of bedding in was required, with Ayew forming part of that process. He was up against it from the start but, after impressing his country at the 2022 World Cup, gave those back home a reason to turn their attention in the direction of middle England. There was little to shout about early on. Forest were slipping into reverse once more as the best betting apps in Ghana and Premier League markets around the world began to shorten odds on them beating a hasty return to the Championship. Ayew, of course, knows all too well how slippery that slope can be. He arrived full of hope, stating upon touching down on Trentside: “I know how big the club is and I know how much the club means to the city and the fanbase. I know what I can bring to the team, I'm ready to give my all and make sure that we are able to stay in the Premier League.” Words such as that count for nothing, though, if they are not backed up. As the old saying goes, you have to walk the walk as well as talk the talk. Points

Ayew failed to find the target through his opening games for Forest, missing a penalty at Tottenham along the way, and generally struggled to make the impact that was demanded of him. Anybody joining a new club midway through any given campaign has to hit the ground running. There are still enough points to play for in order for Forest to get their head back above water, but Ayew experienced that sinking feeling once before in the Premier League during his days with Swansea. And for sure, he will be eager to avoid taking another bite of the metaphorical cherry that leaves nothing but a sour taste all around.

However, there was always going to be an element of risk involved in that deal. Ayew was reuniting with Steve Cooper at the City Ground, a manager he thrived under when in South Wales, but he was also responding to an SOS call of sorts.

Forest found themselves looking anxiously over their shoulder at the relegation zone when another transfer window swung open. They were in need of more fresh faces after a remarkable summer in 2022 during which over 20 new players were welcomed.

A turnover of that magnitude was always going to make it difficult to find consistency and form bonds. So it proved, with the Reds stumbling out of the blocks before eventually finding their feet.

More additions in the new year meant that another period of bedding in was required, with Ayew forming part of that process. He was up against it from the start but, after impressing his country at the 2022 World Cup, gave those back home a reason to turn their attention in the direction of middle England.

There was little to shout about early on. Forest were slipping into reverse once more as the best betting apps in Ghana and Premier League markets around the world began to shorten odds on them beating a hasty return to the Championship. Ayew, of course, knows all too well how slippery that slope can be.

He arrived full of hope, stating upon touching down on Trentside: “I know how big the club is and I know how much the club means to the city and the fanbase. I know what I can bring to the team, I'm ready to give my all and make sure that we are able to stay in the Premier League.”

Words such as that count for nothing, though, if they are not backed up. As the old saying goes, you have to walk the walk as well as talk the talk.

Points

Ayew failed to find the target through his opening games for Forest, missing a penalty at Tottenham along the way, and generally struggled to make the impact that was demanded of him. Anybody joining a new club midway through any given campaign has to hit the ground running.

There are still enough points to play for in order for Forest to get their head back above water, but Ayew experienced that sinking feeling once before in the Premier League during his days with Swansea. And for sure, he will be eager to avoid taking another bite of the metaphorical cherry that leaves nothing but a sour taste all around.

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