Ivan Toney scores in Premier League return, suggests staying with Brentford

Ivan Toney marked an impressive return to Brentford, scoring just 19 minutes into his comeback against Nottingham Forest.

The striker, recently back from an eight-match ban for betting offenses, assumed the captaincy for the game.

Responding swiftly to an early goal from Nottingham Forest, Toney netted a sensational free kick from approximately 20 yards out. This marked his third free-kick goal in the Premier League since the summer of 2023, sharing the top spot with James Ward-Prowse.

Ivan Toney scores on Premier League return for Brentford – Getty image

Celebrating with the fans and embracing the coaching staff, Toney made a gesture indicating his commitment to Brentford. He pointed to his chest and then to the pitch, likely signaling his intention to stay with the club. Additionally, he held up a shirt with the message “Thank you Uncle Brian.”

Meanwhile, Toney’s goal was followed by two more from Ben Mee and Neal Maupay. However, Nottingham didn’t go down without a fight. Their resilience saw them score two, courtesy of Danilo Oliveira and Chris Wood, bringing the Premier League clash to 3-2.