Despite six draws being recorded in Steve Cooper’s first 12 games in charge of Forest, it kept his new side ticking over as they eased away from a relegation battle.
Within three months of sitting at the bottom of the table, Forest are now in contention for promotion, helped by 27 points coming from Cooper’s 14 matches in the dugout.
Although Forest supporters will not be getting carried away, they are the second-best team in the form table since Cooper’s arrival, also possessing the fourth-best defence.
Goals remain an issue but Forest were superb as they defeated Cooper’s former club Swansea City by a 4-1 scoreline last time out, the visitors netting three goals during a 20-minute period in South Wales.
The East Midlands outfit have now netted six times during the second halves of their most recent double-header, leaving Hull with much to ponder despite their own strong form.
Over the same amount of games, Hull find themselves in 15th position in the form table, but it is a different story when taking just the last six matches into account.
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Grant McCann has witnessed his Tigers players deliver 14 points, with four successive wins being followed by draws against Reading and Bristol City.
Hull were no doubt disappointed having twice led in the latter of those fixtures, but the share of the spoils has kept them four points clear of 22nd position.
George Honeyman netted his fourth goal of the campaign against the Robins, taking the midfielder level with Keane Lewis-Potter, while Ryan Longman chipped in with his fourth goal or assist in just five outings
