Nottingham Forest are set to SACK Steve Cooper - with Nuno Espirito Santo a leading contender to replace him after one win in 13 games
1 year, 3 months ago

Nottingham Forest are set to SACK Steve Cooper - with Nuno Espirito Santo a leading contender to replace him after one win in 13 games

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Steve Cooper is facing the sack at Nottingham Forest after a run of one win in 13 matches, with Nuno Espirito Santo a leading contender to step in. Mail Sport revealed on November 25 that Cooper was under huge pressure after Forest were beaten 3-2 at home by Brighton and he was close to being removed after the 5-0 defeat at Fulham on December 6, as well as last weekend having lost 2-0 at home to Tottenham. Steve Cooper is facing the sack at Nottingham Forest after a run of one win in 13 matches Former Wolves and Tottenham boss Nuno Espirito Santo is a leading contender to replace him Your browser does not support iframes. Yet Cooper is believed to have turned down two Premier League jobs during his time at Forest and Crystal Palace are thought to have been impressed by his work at the City Ground.

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The simple secret behind Nottingham Forest's rapid rise under 'control freak' Nuno Espirito Santo, writes IAN LADYMAN
4 months, 1 week ago

The simple secret behind Nottingham Forest's rapid rise under 'control freak' Nuno Espirito Santo, writes IAN LADYMAN

Daily Mail  

Every time I see the Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo smiling in front of a TV camera after another victory, I think back to something somebody at Tottenham said to me the day after the London club sacked him three years ago this week. Nuno Espirito Santo has rediscovered his mojo at Nottingham Forest Nuno was compared to a …

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo is relishing moment of 'joy and happiness' after 3-0 win over West Ham saw Reds climb to third in the Premier League... but warns they must not get distracte
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo is relishing moment of 'joy and happiness' after 3-0 win over West Ham saw Reds climb to third in the Premier League... but warns they must not get distracte

Daily Mail  

September 1998 was the last time Nottingham Forest were in the top three places of England’s football pyramid. Perhaps that is why Nuno Espirito Santo knows better than to talk up his team’s chances of finishing in the European places this season. While Nuno insisted it is the position Forest have in May, not November, that matters - giving fans …

‘The fans should be excited’ but Nuno Espirito Santo keeps Forest grounded
4 months, 3 weeks ago

‘The fans should be excited’ but Nuno Espirito Santo keeps Forest grounded

The Independent  

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Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo and Mark Clattenburg held talks with referees' chief Howard Webb over their gripes with officials before Paul Tierney's clanger in Liverpool defeat
1 year ago

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo and Mark Clattenburg held talks with referees' chief Howard Webb over their gripes with officials before Paul Tierney's clanger in Liverpool defeat

Daily Mail  

Howard Webb has held talks with Nottingham Forest amid the club's unhappiness at decisions they feel have wrongly gone against them this season. Referees' chief Webb is believed to have met Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo and Mark Clattenburg, the former Premier League official who is now working for Forest as a consultant, in recent days. Mail Sport understands the …

Nuno Espirito Santo insists Forest will not hide despite being short of options
1 year, 2 months ago

Nuno Espirito Santo insists Forest will not hide despite being short of options

The Independent  

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Nuno Espirito Santo demands Nottingham Forest goalkeepers Matt Turner and Odysseas Vlachodimos to 'improve' amid shaky displays this season
1 year, 2 months ago

Nuno Espirito Santo demands Nottingham Forest goalkeepers Matt Turner and Odysseas Vlachodimos to 'improve' amid shaky displays this season

Daily Mail  

Nuno Espirito Santo has called on his goalkeepers to step up their performances after shaky displays for Nottingham Forest this season. Neither Matt Turner nor Odysseas Vlachodimos has impressed this term and Turner was far from convincing in Nuno's first game as manager, a 3-2 home defeat by Bournemouth last Saturday. Nuno Espirito Santo has called on his goalkeepers to …

Chris Sutton admits he is 'underwhelmed' by Nottingham Forest's appointment of Nuno Espirito Santo on Mail Sport's It's All Kicking Off, while Ian Ladyman questions 'which version' of the Portuguese b
1 year, 2 months ago

Chris Sutton admits he is 'underwhelmed' by Nottingham Forest's appointment of Nuno Espirito Santo on Mail Sport's It's All Kicking Off, while Ian Ladyman questions 'which version' of the Portuguese b

Daily Mail  

Nuno Espirito Santo's appointment as Nottingham Forests' new boss has left Chris Sutton feeling 'underwhelmed', after the Premier League strugglers parted ways with Steve Cooper. Nuno Espirito Santo has been named the new manager at Nottingham Forest after Steve Cooper's dismissal Chris Sutton suggested that he would have been underwhelmed at the appointment as a fan Your browser does not …

Nuno Espirito Santo confirmed as new Nottingham Forest manager
1 year, 2 months ago

Nuno Espirito Santo confirmed as new Nottingham Forest manager

The Independent  

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Nuno Espirito Santo in line to replace Steve Cooper at Nottingham Forest
1 year, 3 months ago

Nuno Espirito Santo in line to replace Steve Cooper at Nottingham Forest

The Independent  

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NOTTINGHAM FOREST FAN VIEW: We will never forget Steve Cooper's tears of joy at Wembley after famous victory in the play-off final... he restored the bond of club and supporters
1 year, 3 months ago

NOTTINGHAM FOREST FAN VIEW: We will never forget Steve Cooper's tears of joy at Wembley after famous victory in the play-off final... he restored the bond of club and supporters

Daily Mail  

Steve Cooper arrived in September 2021 with all signs pointing to League One rather than the Premier League. It is now one win in 13 and Forest might well end the season grateful for the weaknesses of the three promoted teams. Steve Cooper celebrates winning promotion to the Premier League with Nottingham Forest The Welshman was sacked as manager of …

TOM COLLOMOSSE: Steve Cooper allowed Nottingham Forest fans to dream again, but his irreparable relationship with owner Evangelos Marinakis and a poor run of results made his sacking inevitable
1 year, 3 months ago

TOM COLLOMOSSE: Steve Cooper allowed Nottingham Forest fans to dream again, but his irreparable relationship with owner Evangelos Marinakis and a poor run of results made his sacking inevitable

Daily Mail  

As Nottingham Forest set the transfer market alight by signing five players on summer deadline day, the man who would actually have to coach them found himself on the periphery. Steve Cooper has been sacked by Nottingham Forest after a run of poor results Cooper had very little say in signings, and his relationship with owner Evangelos Marinakis became irreparable …

Nuno in talks to replace Forest boss Cooper: reports
1 year, 3 months ago

Nuno in talks to replace Forest boss Cooper: reports

The Hindu  

Steve Cooper was sacked by Nottingham Forest on Tuesday amid reports the Premier League struggler is set to hire Nuno Espirito Santo. Forest reportedly held talks with former Tottenham and Wolves boss Nuno about a return to the Premier League earlier on Tuesday. “Steve Cooper has today been relieved of his duties as head coach of Nottingham Forest, following a …

Nottingham Forest SACK Steve Cooper after run of one win in 13 games, with Nuno Espirito Santo a leading contender to replace him
1 year, 3 months ago

Nottingham Forest SACK Steve Cooper after run of one win in 13 games, with Nuno Espirito Santo a leading contender to replace him

Daily Mail  

Steve Cooper has been sacked by Nottingham Forest after a run of one win in 13 matches. Steve Cooper has been sacked as manager of Nottingham Forest after one win in 13 matches Cooper's final game in charge was Friday night's 2-0 defeat by Tottenham at the City Ground Former Wolves and Tottenham boss Nuno Espirito Santo is finalising a …

Steve Cooper’s future in doubt after Forest hold talks with Nuno Espirito Santo
1 year, 3 months ago

Steve Cooper’s future in doubt after Forest hold talks with Nuno Espirito Santo

The Independent  

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Nottingham Forest line up former Tottenham and Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo as a potential replacement for Steve Cooper after winning just one of their last 13 games
1 year, 3 months ago

Nottingham Forest line up former Tottenham and Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo as a potential replacement for Steve Cooper after winning just one of their last 13 games

Daily Mail  

Nuno Espirito Santo has emerged as a contender for the Nottingham Forest job if Steve Cooper pays for poor recent results with his job. Forest have won only one of their last 13 matches and Cooper's relationship with owner Evangelos Marinakis has become increasingly strained in recent times. Nuno Espirito Santo is a contender to replace Steve Cooper at Nottingham …

Steve Cooper insists he 'doesn't listen' to outside noise regarding his future at Nottingham Forest but admits the Premier League is 'ruthless and relentless'
1 year, 3 months ago

Steve Cooper insists he 'doesn't listen' to outside noise regarding his future at Nottingham Forest but admits the Premier League is 'ruthless and relentless'

Daily Mail  

Steve Cooper admitted he isn't listening to external suggestions over his future at Nottingham Forest following a difficult run of form for the club, but insisted he won't 'hide' from the uncertainty. Forest ended their run of four consecutive Premier League defeats - that included a 5-0 thrashing by Fulham - by beating Wolves last time out and host Tottenham …

Steve Cooper will be BETTER OFF if he's sacked by Nottingham Forest after their 5-0 humiliation at Fulham, Ian Ladyman insists on It's All Kicking Off, as he claims the club has 'behaved shabbily' tow
1 year, 3 months ago

Steve Cooper will be BETTER OFF if he's sacked by Nottingham Forest after their 5-0 humiliation at Fulham, Ian Ladyman insists on It's All Kicking Off, as he claims the club has 'behaved shabbily' tow

Daily Mail  

Ian Ladyman believes Cooper will be 'well out of it' if he ends up getting the boot Steve Cooper is set for the sack after Fulham's 5-0 win over Nottingham Forest Steve Cooper will be better off if he is sacked by Nottingham Forest, Ian Ladyman has claimed on Mail Sport's It's All Kicking Off podcast. Forest dropped to 16th …

Steve Cooper insists he is not fearing for his job at Nottingham Forest after a dismal 5-0 defeat to Fulham... as he vows to remain focused on ensuring his squad respond against Wolves
1 year, 3 months ago

Steve Cooper insists he is not fearing for his job at Nottingham Forest after a dismal 5-0 defeat to Fulham... as he vows to remain focused on ensuring his squad respond against Wolves

Daily Mail  

Steve Cooper is expected to still be in charge of Nottingham Forest for Saturday's game at Wolverhampton Wanderers. Cooper's side were thrashed 5-0 at Fulham last night, to extend their Premier League run to one win in 11 matches. Steve Cooper is on the brink at Nottingham Forest after their dismal 5-0 loss to Fulham Cooper and his Nottingham Forest …

Steve Cooper feels Nottingham Forest showed a new side to them with late winner
1 year, 7 months ago

Steve Cooper feels Nottingham Forest showed a new side to them with late winner

The Independent  

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Steve Cooper has been Nottingham Forest’s unifying force – he is integral to club and city
1 year, 9 months ago

Steve Cooper has been Nottingham Forest’s unifying force – he is integral to club and city

New York Times  

At the start of the latest in a long line of memorable days, Steve Cooper told his players they were carrying the expectations and hopes of an entire city. What Forest have achieved since Cooper was appointed in September 2021 has been remarkable — and there is nobody more integral to it than their head coach. Whatever happens in the …

Premier League: Forest owner backs Cooper but warns results must improve
1 year, 11 months ago

Premier League: Forest owner backs Cooper but warns results must improve

The Hindu  

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis said Steve Cooper will remain in charge of the struggling Premier League club but warned results must “improve immediately”. “We wish to end the speculation and the false and disruptive reporting in the media to confirm that Steve Cooper remains our manager at Nottingham Forest,” said the Greek billionaire. Results and performances must improve immediately.” …

Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper receives owner Evangelos Marinakis’ backing
1 year, 11 months ago

Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper receives owner Evangelos Marinakis’ backing

The Independent  

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Steve Cooper annoyed by Nottingham Forest tweet about Wolves before weekend loss
2 years, 5 months ago

Steve Cooper annoyed by Nottingham Forest tweet about Wolves before weekend loss

The Independent  

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Nottingham Forest in shock change of heart as they stick with under-pressure manager Steve Cooper
2 years, 5 months ago

Nottingham Forest in shock change of heart as they stick with under-pressure manager Steve Cooper

Daily Mail  

Steve Cooper has been handed a new Nottingham Forest contract just days after facing the sack in a remarkable change of heart by the club's hierarchy. Steve Cooper has got a new contract at Nottingham Forest following a shock turnaround After considering possible replacements, including former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez, Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis decided to stick with Cooper, restoring …

Nottingham Forest news: The inside story of dead man walking Steve Cooper's new deal
2 years, 5 months ago

Nottingham Forest news: The inside story of dead man walking Steve Cooper's new deal

Daily Mail  

It's been quite a return to the Premier League for Nottingham Forest, who certainly haven't gone about their business quietly since earning promotion from the Championship back in May. In fact, since winning the play-off final and reclaiming their spot in the top flight for the first time in 23 years, there has hardly been a dull day for Steve …

Steve Cooper spared sack at Nottingham Forest after signing new three-year deal
2 years, 5 months ago

Steve Cooper spared sack at Nottingham Forest after signing new three-year deal

Daily Mail  

Steve Cooper has been handed a new contract by Nottingham Forest just days after fearing he would be sacked. After the 4-0 defeat at Leicester last Monday that left Forest bottom of the table, Forest were believed to be sounding out possible replacements for Cooper, including former Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez. Steve Cooper has avoided the axe as Nottingham Forest …

Brutally unfair as it would be, Steve Cooper looks set for Nottingham Forest sack
2 years, 5 months ago

Brutally unfair as it would be, Steve Cooper looks set for Nottingham Forest sack

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Leicester City against Nottingham Forest had the air of El Sackico, the …

Nottingham Forest's chief exec and his recruitment team could ALL be axed
2 years, 5 months ago

Nottingham Forest's chief exec and his recruitment team could ALL be axed

Daily Mail  

Forest sit bottom of the Premier League table after eight matches this season Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis is considering sacking manager Steve Cooper as part of a major overhaul at the Premier League strugglers. Cooper's time is appearing to be coming to a close with Forest bottom of the Premier League following Monday night's 4-0 defeat by Leicester City, …

Steve Cooper's future at Nottingham Forest is up in the air
2 years, 5 months ago

Steve Cooper's future at Nottingham Forest is up in the air

Daily Mail  

The club spent a huge £145million on a total of 22 players in the transfer window Forest are currently sitting 19th in the Premier League table with just four points Cooper did a remarkable job to lead Forest to promotion from the Championship Steve Cooper's status at Nottingham Forest is being monitored closely by a number of clubs in England …

Nottingham Forest are 'keen to tie Steve Cooper down to a new deal'
2 years, 6 months ago

Nottingham Forest are 'keen to tie Steve Cooper down to a new deal'

Daily Mail  

Nottingham Forest are reportedly keen to tie Steve Cooper down to a new deal owing to the relatively small fee it would take for a rival club to poach him. Nottingham Forest could seek to tie Steve Cooper down to a new deal in a bid to raise the amount of compensation they could be due should he be poached …

Nottingham Forest's defence could emerge Steve Cooper's Achilles heel
2 years, 6 months ago

Nottingham Forest's defence could emerge Steve Cooper's Achilles heel

Daily Mail  

As Mike Tyson once observed: ‘Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.’ Take Nottingham Forest. Defence could emerge Steve Cooper's Achilles heel at Nottingham Forest this campaign So it was to Forest’s immense credit that they didn’t fold. Harry Kane scored in each half to secure a 2-0 win for Tottenham at the City Ground on …

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