
AWONIYI TAIWO SEND A POWERFUL GOODBYE MESSAGE TO NOTTINGHAM FOREST FANS..YOU CAN TELL HOW MUCH HE LOVED THE CLUB IN A VIRAL INSTAGRAM POST
Taiwo Awoniyi has sent an emotional message to Nottingham Forest supporters, with his words quickly attracting attention online and leaving many fans reflecting on the journey he has shared with the club.
The Nigerian striker’s message was filled with appreciation, gratitude and emotion as he looked back on his time at Forest and the incredible support he received from the supporters. Rather than simply focusing on football, Awoniyi made it clear that the relationship he built with the fans meant something much deeper to him.
In an emotional Instagram post, Awoniyi thanked the Nottingham Forest faithful for standing behind him through the good moments and the difficult ones. His words carried the feeling of a player who understands that football is not only about goals, results and trophies, but also about the people who continue to believe in you when things do not go according to plan.
“Dear Nottingham Forest family, I honestly don’t know how to put everything I feel into words,” the emotional message began.
“From the moment I arrived, you made me feel like one of your own. You sang my name, supported me, encouraged me and stayed with me even when things were difficult. I will never forget that.”
That message alone was enough to remind supporters of the special connection Awoniyi has developed with the club.
The Nigerian forward continued by making it clear that the memories he created at Nottingham Forest will remain with him wherever his football journey takes him.
“There were moments when everything felt perfect, and there were moments when I had to fight, believe and keep going. Through all of it, you were there. Every cheer, every message, every song and every show of support meant more to me than you may ever know.”
Awoniyi also appeared keen to reassure supporters that his affection for the club should not be measured simply by what happens on the pitch. For many fans, that was perhaps the most touching part of the message.
“I want you to know that I will always carry Nottingham Forest in my heart. This club gave me memories I will never forget, and the people of Nottingham gave me a feeling that I will always be grateful for.”
The striker then turned his attention directly to the supporters, thanking them for making him feel at home.
“To every fan who supported me, thank you. To those who believed in me when I needed it most, thank you. To the young supporters who looked up to me, I hope I gave you moments you can remember with a smile.”
He finished with a message designed to keep the fans happy rather than leave them only with sadness.
“Whatever happens next, please know that I will always be grateful that I had the chance to wear the Forest shirt and represent this incredible club. You will always have a special place in my heart. Thank you for everything, Nottingham Forest. Keep supporting the team, keep believing and keep making this club special. Once a Forest man, always a Forest man.”
Those final words are likely to resonate strongly with supporters because they show just how much Awoniyi values the relationship he has built with the club.
For Forest fans, emotional messages like this can be difficult to read, particularly when they come during a period of uncertainty surrounding a player’s future. But Awoniyi’s tone was not one of bitterness or regret. Instead, it was overwhelmingly positive, with the striker choosing to remember the supporters, the memories and the affection he received.
Social media quickly became filled with reactions from fans, with many supporters thanking the Nigerian for his contribution and reminding him that he will always be welcomed back at the City Ground.
Some fans focused on his goals and performances, while others spoke about his personality and the way he connected with the supporters. There was also a strong feeling that, whatever happens next, Awoniyi deserves recognition for the moments he has given Forest.
The message has therefore become much more than a simple Instagram post. For Nottingham Forest supporters, it feels like a personal thank-you from a player who genuinely understands what the club means to its fans.
And perhaps that is why the post has touched so many people.
Football careers can move quickly, with players arriving, leaving and beginning new chapters. But the memories created between a player and supporters can last far longer.
Awoniyi’s emotional words have reminded Forest fans of exactly that — and judging by the reaction, it is clear that the Nigerian striker knows just how special his relationship with the club has become.