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We asked for your thoughts after Thursday's Europa League last-16 first leg beteen Nottingham Forest and Midtjylland.

Here are some of your comments:

Sean: A common theme of our season, regardless of manager, has been that we have been really good to watch, with great attacking play, at times, but we can't take our chances. It's not acceptable any more. We need to score, or we win nothing and we go down. The amount of passes we had in their penalty area without getting a shot away, when it would have been simpler to shoot, is nothing short of ridiculous. You could make a case for poor conditions, but Midtjylland had the same conditions and they took their chance. We need to be more clinical. Take note, Ange... I mean, Sean... I mean, Vitor!

Jonathan: That sums up our season. Even when we play well, there aren't enough goals in the team. Poor defending gives away a free header and a game we dominated is lost.

Tim: Three months since Forest won at home, so wasn't expecting much. We aren't great when teams sit back and let us have the ball. Might do better at their place, but now they can sit back there too. Fulham will do the same on Sunday, which doesn't bode well.

Gaz: Moved the ball too slowly and toothless up front. That's exactly the type of performance that's got us into this situation in the league. Far too inconsistent. And Morato, I'm sorry to say, is a liability.

Ian: Hard luck actually - we played very well and we just needed a bit of luck. No complaints with team selection or substitutions as we needed to give rest to some players. We are certainly playing well enough so keep it going - the tide will turn!

Bobbie Jackson
BBC Sport Journalist

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Vitor Pereira became Forest's fourth manager of the season in February when he was parachuted in to rescue them from a relegation battle, with progress in Europe regarded as a bonus.

The Portuguese hit the ground running with a win over Fenerbahce in his first game but has been unable to build further momentum - failing to win any of the following five matches across all competitions.

He had eight days to prepare his players for the last-16 first leg following a 2-2 draw against Manchester City in their previous game and their performance, if not the result, suggested that additional training time has been beneficial.

Forest played with confidence that defied the fact they have won just one of their last eight games in all competitions - but ultimately they left the field with a familiar feeling of frustration.

Elliot Anderson was the standout performer and looked every part the player he did when helping Forest to qualify for Europe last season.

Morgan Gibbs-White was full of energy and Omari Hutchinson - brought in as one of three changes from the draw at City - also caught the eye.

Midtjylland, who beat Forest 3-2 in the league phase of the competition and finished third in the overall standings, were happy to play on the counter-attack and had several warnings from the referee for time-wasting.

The Danish side rode their luck but took their opportunity when it arrived with impressive ruthlessness while Forest - who had 22 attempts at goal - had nothing to show from a dominant performance.

Nottingham Forest manager Vítor Pereira, speaking to TNT Sports after the 1-0 defeat by Midtjylland: "It is difficult to explain. We created so many chances to score. Even if we did draw, it would not have been fair. They had two chances, and they scored. But we had enough time and the game was there. We had the quality to win."

On Midtjylland's threat: "We did everything we could to score. We were just missing the goals. It is frustrating that we did not score. But I am happy with my players and the supporters and we will try to keep the spirit and prepare for our next games."

On preparing players: "Even the rain played against us! We created good dynamics and chances to score, but the rain came and it was difficult. We will keep the spirits and go next time with the mentality to win the game."

On next steps: "Now is time to rest and recover, and then compete for three points against Fulham. We will be ready in three days."

You can listen to more from Pereira on BBC Sounds

Whether you were at the game or following from elsewhere, we want to know what you learned.

What did you make of Nottingham Forest's display?

Come back on Friday for a selection of your replies

Vitor Pereira makes three changes to the Nottingham Forest side that drew 2-2 at Manchester City in the Premier League eight days ago.

Morato, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Omari Hutchinson come into the starting eleven with Nikola Milkenkovic, Ibrahim Sangare and Neco Williams dropping to the bench.

Nottingham Forest XI: Sels, Murillo, Morato, Cunha, Aina; Dominguez, Anderson, Gibbs-White; Hudson-Odoi, Igor Jesus, Hutchinson

Subs: Williams, Sangare, Gunn, Lucca, Yates, McAtee, Bakwa, Milenkovic, Abbott, Willows

Midtjylland advanced to the final of the Danish Cup in their most recent outing on Sunday and boss Mike Tullberg makes two changes.

Denil Castillo replaces suspended winger Dario Osorio and Ousmane Diao takes Lee Han-beom's place in defence.

Top scorer Franculino remains on the sidelines with a knee injury.

Midtjylland XI: Olafsson, Jensen, Bech, Erlic, Diao; Bravo, Billing, Castillo; Simsir, Brumado, Mbabu

Subs: Lossl, Han-beom, Gue-sung, Gabriel, Chilufya, Uhre, Byskov, Ze, Ugboh

There are eight games in the Europa League on Thursday as the first legs of the last-16 ties take place, and BBC Sport will bring you every moment.

• Lille v Aston Villa (17:45)

• Bologna v Roma (17:45)

• Panathinaikos v Real Betis (17:45)

• Stuttgart v Porto (17:45)

• Celta Vigo v Lyon

• Ferencvaros v Sporting Braga

• Genk v Freiburg

• Nottingham Forest v Midtjylland

Kick-off times 20:00 GMT unless stated

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Pat Riddell
Fan writer

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Nottingham Forest's biggest game in Europe for 30 years. A night under the lights at the World Famous City Ground. And everybody's talking about… ticket prices.

A place in the quarter-final of the Europa League awaits the winner of Nottingham Forest versus Midtjylland. And while Thursday's first leg on the banks of the River Trent could've seen one of the smallest crowds of the season, the club finally saw sense.

Adult tickets — anyone over the age of 18 that is, no youth reductions here — were originally priced between £50 and £70. Those same tickets are now between £25 and £40 and, fingers crossed, we will see a crowd of at least 20,000 for a game that needs supporters.

It's not been an inspiring time for the club. Tickets that were extremely hard to come by, haven't exactly in the same demand recently. In the same breath, we've wasted millions of pounds on payments to sacked managers — three at the last count — while season ticket prices have risen to levels unheard of just a few years ago.

Thankfully, rumours of above-inflation rises for next season have also been quashed. Prices will not increase and a young adult category (18-21) will be reintroduced, following consultation with supporter groups including Forza Garibaldi and the Fan Advisory Board.

Forest fan Ellie Molloson's impassioned appearance on The Overlap went viral recently, her opinions on the atmosphere at Premier League stadiums touching a nerve with many. The club, to their credit, have listened to fan concerns and acted accordingly.

Thousands of fans kept their season tickets through the Reds' years in the Championship and League One and it seems that loyalty has been respected. Relegation — which is still a serious threat —would do huge damage to that loyalty. Worse still, is the prospect of the future generation of supporters being priced out of supporting their local club.

There are times to criticise the club and there are times to praise the club for listening and reacting. It seems we are in the fortunate position of having an owner who is very clearly invested in the club's success, but very much invested in the supporters too.

At a time when Forest need all the support they can get, the only way to progress is for everyone to be pulling in the same direction.

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The decision to reduce ticket prices for fans attending Nottingham Forest's Europa League match against FC Midtjylland is "class", says club captain Ryan Yates.

Earlier this week, BBC Sport's Nottingham Forest fan blogger - which you can read below - explained there were large spaces to be filled in the stadium and supporters were widely debating prices.

On Wednesday, Forest announced they would be reducing ticket prices, external in a bid to make The City Ground as full as possible.

Nottingham Forest take on the Danish side on Thursday night, with the winner across two legs rewarded with a spot in the Europa League quarter-finals.

"I think it's class from both the fans to raise it and from the club to listen," Yates told BBC Radio Nottingham.

"The more we can sell The City Ground out under the lights, it's only going to give us that extra boost when we need it.

"It can be difficult, a strong team – when The City Ground is rocking and it's a sell-out, it's a difficult place to play for any opponent.

"At the end of the day it is difficult times for many supporters.

"The fans will really respect that they've listened and been able to give the opportunity to some fans that haven't had the opportunity to come to The City Ground in the Premier League.

"I hope it goes down well."

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