Toney’s resounding return

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By: Manu Tournoux

Toney's resounding return

England international Ivan Toney made his comeback after an eight-month suspension and scored for Brentford on Saturday against Nottingham.

Suspended eight months by the FA for his involvement in sports betting, Ivan Toney returned to competition with Brentford and scored when Nottingham Forest came to West London on Saturday. The English international, 27, equalized with a free kick (19th) after Danilo opened the scoring from afar (3rd).

The match got excited in the second half: the Bees regained the advantage through Ben Mee (59th), Chris Wood equalized for the visitors (68th) and, finally, Neal Maupay gave his team the victory with a nice shot from the left (68th). The French striker helped himself with his hand before hitting but the video referee decided not to sanction him.

Brentford moved up to 14th position in the Premier League table, with two points more than Nottingham. Note that former Marseillais Nuno Tavares started with Forest.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.