Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White has extended an apology to Brentford manager Thomas Frank after an uncomfortable phone call between the two went viral.
The incident occurred following Forest's 3-1 defeat to Tottenham, during which Gibbs-White was caught on camera appearing to mock Frank's pre-match comments about him.
What Happened Between Gibbs-White and Frank?
Before the match, Frank had praised Gibbs-White, calling him a "top player" and admitting Brentford had considered signing him in the past. However, after the game, footage emerged showing Gibbs-White mimicking Frank's Danish accent in a phone conversation, sparking backlash from fans.
The 23-year-old quickly took to social media to clarify the situation, stating: "I have the utmost respect for Thomas Frank and Brentford. It was a private conversation taken out of context, and I apologise if any offence was caused."
Forest Boss Defends His Player
Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper defended his player, insisting the incident was blown out of proportion. "Morgan is a respectful young man who made a mistake in a private moment. He has reached out to Thomas directly to clear the air," Cooper said in a press conference.
Meanwhile, Frank downplayed the controversy, telling reporters: "These things happen in football. I've spoken to Morgan, and there are no hard feelings."
Fan Reactions Mixed
The incident has divided football fans, with some calling it harmless banter while others criticised Gibbs-White for lack of professionalism. Social media debates continue as Forest prepare for their next Premier League fixture.
