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Nottingham Forest Confirms Death of Elliot Anderson’s Mother

Club, teammates, fans rallied around the 23-year-old with public tributes.

Overview

  • Forest said Anderson was unavailable for Thursday's Europa League quarter-final against Porto after the passing of his mum, Helen.
  • During the win at the City Ground, Morgan Gibbs-White raised a shirt with Anderson’s name carrying the message “Family first, we are all with you.”
  • Fans showed support with early chants of “Geordie Maradona” for the absent midfielder.
  • Anderson posted an Instagram tribute on Friday, thanking his mum for her strength and calling her his “biggest motivation.”
  • His brother Wil shared a heartfelt message, and local North East clubs linked to the family offered condolences, reflecting the wide impact of the loss.