EX-Derby County boss Billy Davies is set to return to management at the helm of midlands rivals Nottingham Forest, it has been reported.

EX-Derby County boss Billy Davies is set to return to management at the helm of midlands rivals Nottingham Forest, it has been reported.

Davies led the Rams to the Premier League but left the club after a disastrous start to a season which went on to be the worst-ever premiership campaign.

The Scotsman also enjoyed success at Preston, but has been out of football since leaving Derby.

Struggling Forest sacked manager Colin Calderwood on Boxing Day.