Cole has failed to score in 11 games since his summer switch to Forest

Striker Andrew Cole has left Nottingham Forest, the club has confirmed.

The 37-year-old has failed to score in 11 games for Forest this season and speculation had mounted that his contract was to be cancelled.

"It's a shame things haven't worked out as we planned," boss Colin Calderwood told the club website.

"We came to the joint conclusion that it was best we went our separate ways. I want to place on record my thanks for the contribution Andrew has made."

Former Manchester United, Newcastle and England striker Cole only joined Forest in July after leaving Sunderland.

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