TAIWO AWONIYI DROPS THE COLDEST LEAST MEDIA RESPONSE OF THE MONTH AFTER BEING ASKED ABOUT HIS PERFORMANCE AGAINST CHELSEA

Taiwo Awoniyi has long been a cult hero at the City Ground, but his latest display at Stamford Bridge has cemented his status as the king of “cold” composure. Following Nottingham Forest’s emphatic 3-1 win over Chelsea on Monday, May 4, 2026—a match in which Awoniyi marked his 100th appearance for the club with a clinical brace—the Nigerian striker delivered a media response that has gone viral for its sheer, understated brilliance.
​Despite terrorizing the Chelsea defense and practically single-handedly moving Forest six points clear of the relegation zone, Awoniyi remained the calmest man in London during his post-match interview with Sky Sports. When asked about his sensational individual performance and reaching the 100-game milestone with such flair, Awoniyi didn’t reach for the usual clichés or self-congratulatory remarks. Instead, he dropped what fans are calling the “coldest” response of the month.

​”Football is a team game; everyone needs to be ready. It’s not about everyone starting, it’s about the team. We came here with the mentality to win… I’m just looking forward to the next game.”


​While most strikers would be basking in the glory of a brace at Stamford Bridge, Awoniyi’s refusal to acknowledge his own heroics felt like a deliberate statement. His tone was matter-of-fact, almost detached, treating the demolition of a “Big Six” side like just another day at the office. This “least media” approach—devoid of hype and focused purely on the collective—has struck a chord with supporters who are tired of polished, PR-heavy responses.
​The brace takes Awoniyi to four goals in a season plagued by injury, but his timing couldn’t be better. With a Europa League semi-final against Aston Villa looming on Thursday, the striker’s ice-cold demeanor suggests he is far from finished. For Chelsea, the loss was a historic low, marking six consecutive league defeats for the first time since 1993. For Awoniyi, it was simply business as usual, proving that sometimes the loudest statement is the one made with the fewest words.