Colin Calderwood remained upbeat however, saying: "I think we've shown the fans that there is something to be encouraged about more than our points total would suggest."
In the League Cup, tragedy was averted when Leicester City defender Clive Clarke collapsed on the pitch during a second-round tie against the Reds.
"I would like to say a big thank you to Nottingham Forest for dealing with the matter so fast," said Foxes chief executive Tim Davies.