Nottingham forest fans turn on one player after crushing Swansea defeat and ask ‘What does he actually do?’

Nottingham Forest’s dramatic Carabao Cup exit at the hands of Swansea City has ignited a firestorm of criticism from the club’s supporters, with particular scrutiny falling on goalkeeper John Victor. The Reds, under new manager Ange Postecoglou, surrendered a comfortable 2-0 lead in a stunning late collapse, losing 3-2 after conceding two goals in stoppage time.

While a collective defensive failure was widely lamented, many fans on social media and forums have singled out Victor’s performance. The young shot-stopper, making his first start for the club, has been accused of poor positioning and a lack of command in the box for Swansea’s crucial goals.

“He was completely at sea for the last two goals,” one fan tweeted, echoing a common sentiment. Another supporter added, “A Premier League goalkeeper has to do better than that. He needs to show more authority.”

The criticism is particularly harsh given it was his debut, but the nature of the defeat—a complete meltdown in the dying moments—has left fans furious. They see the cup as a missed opportunity and are questioning the player’s readiness for the pressures of top-flight football. While some have urged patience for the new arrival, the overwhelming mood among the fanbase is one of deep frustration and disappointment, with the blame for the shock defeat being heavily placed on the shoulders of the team’s new goalkeeper.