Match Report: Doncaster 0 Nottingham Forest 1

Defender Chris Gunter scored the only goal of the game as Nottingham Forest beat Doncaster to record their first league win under Steve McClaren.The Reds had failed to score in their first two Championship matches and offered little by way of an attacking threat at the Keepmoat Stadium.However, Gunter's 31st-minute header proved enough.The result was harsh on Sean O'Driscoll's men, who were the better side for large periods.Former Blackburn striker Matt Derbyshire made his Forest debut as manager McClaren made four changes from Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Millwall.Ishmael Miller, who arrived from West Bromwich Albion this week for an initial fee of £1.2million, had to settle for a place on the bench, along with highly-rated midfielder Lewis McGugan.Rovers made a bright start with James Coppinger and Kyle Bennett going close in the opening four minutes, the latter's 20-yard effort appearing to be tipped over the crossbar by Forest goalkeeper Lee Camp but referee Andy Woolmer gave a goal kick.Wes Morgan hooked wide from an Andy Reid free-kick at the other end but it was Doncaster who enjoyed the bulk of possession, with midfield trio John Oster, Simon Gillett and Giles Barnes linking well.But Forest made the breakthrough against the run of play moments after Derbyshire had seen a penalty appeal turned down when Gunter nodded home Brendan Moloney's deep cross.Camp showed good agility to palm away an effort from Coppinger that looked destined for the corner and ensure the visitors headed into the interval with their lead intact.

Gillett had a chance to equalise early in the second half when he was picked out at the far post by Barnes, but the former Southampton man failed to connect cleanly with his volley and Forest clung on for the victory.

Nottingham Forest Complete Miller Signing

Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of Ishmael Miller from West Bromwich Albion.The Reds have paid an initial £1.2million for the striker, who has signed a three-year City Ground contract.Manager Steve McClaren said: "Ishmael is still a young player but has loads of experience and a lot to prove."He wants to play, which is why he's coming to Forest."He's the type of player we want at the club, he's young and ambitious and fits the criteria perfectly."Miller launched his career with his home town club Manchester City and made 17 Premier League appearances, scoring one goal, before joining West Brom on loan.After a successful six-month spell at The Hawthorns - he scored on his debut and won his first England Under 21 cap during that time - he completed a permanent switch in January 2008.He has made more than 60 league appearances for The Baggies and has scored 14 goals.The 24 year old had a five-month loan spell with Queens Park Rangers in the second half of last season and helped Neil Warnock's men land the Championship title.

Miller is McClaren's fifth signing of the summer.

Miller to join Nottingham Forest

West Bromwich Albion striker Ishmael Miller is in talks with Championship club Nottingham Forest about a permanent move. It is understood that the two clubs have agreed a fee but a deal has yet to be finalised with the player.
Albion said on their website that the 24-year-old forward was set to have a medical yesterday and meet Forest manager Steve McClaren. "Ishmael looks like he will go to Nottingham Forest," added Hodgson. "I think he is at the age where he needs to be a No 1 player, not a guy who hangs around and gets 20 minutes every now and then."
Miller made six substitute appearances in the Premier League last season before going on loan to QPR in January. He scored once in 14 appearances during his spell in West London to win his second Championship medal, having scored nine goals in Albion's successful 2007-08 second-tier title campaign.