After his betting ban, Ivan Toney confidently expressed that he was fully aware he would score upon his comeback to Brentford.

Ivan Toney made a triumphant return to action for Brentford, leading his team to a Premier League victory over Nottingham Forest. The striker, who had been banned for eight months due to a breach of Football Association betting rules, captained the side and wasted no time in making an impact. Toney opened the scoring with a brilliant free-kick, setting the tone for the rest of the match.

The win was a much-needed boost for Brentford, who had not tasted victory since December 2. The result lifted them up to 14th place in the league, six points clear of the relegation zone. Speaking to Sky Sports after the game, Toney expressed his satisfaction with the win, stating that he had always believed it would happen.

Toney revealed that he had visualized the victory during his time away from the pitch, and his positive mindset paid off. He said, “I manifested this win when I was at home during the time I was out, I am here now and buzzing to be back scoring goals and winning with the team. I 100 per cent knew this would happen again. I manifest things like this.”

The striker’s return to action also silenced any speculation about his future. Toney proved that he is a crucial player for Brentford, playing a starring role in their victory. He expressed his joy at being back on the pitch and contributing to the team’s success. Toney said, “That felt good, that felt very good. Hearing the fans screaming, just back on the pitch, scoring goals, winning games, it felt very good.”

Brentford manager Thomas Frank praised Toney’s performance, describing him as a “man for the big occasion.” Frank highlighted the striker’s ability to handle pressure and his impressive link-up play. He said, “He was impressively good. He’s been out for eight months. He’s a man for the big occasion. He doesn’t feel the pressure. He played the football he loves. He was ever-present with his link-up play.”

Brentford’s next challenge will be a match against Tottenham on Wednesday, January 31. With Toney back in action and the team’s confidence boosted by their recent win, they will be hoping to continue their positive momentum and secure another victory.