Soccer: Nottingham Forest owner found dead at home

New Zealand Herald Sunday 5th February, 2012

Nigel Doughty, the owner of second-tier English football team Nottingham Forest, was found dead at his home on Saturday. The announcement by the former European champions, triggered tributes from ex-prime ministers and leading sports stars. Doughty, 54, a lifelong Forest fan, saved the club from administration with an £11 million (A$16 million) takeover in 1999. He quit as chairman of the Championship side in October following the sacking of former England manager Steve McClaren.

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