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

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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 Nottingham Forest after one win in 13 matches Your browser does not support iframes. He got Forest and the potential of a club on a gradual slide since the days of Brian Clough, bar the odd ray of light under Frank Clark.

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The simple secret behind Nottingham Forest's rapid rise under 'control freak' Nuno Espirito Santo, writes IAN LADYMAN
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Brighton lead the race for Steve Cooper but face competition
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Brighton lead the race for Steve Cooper but face competition

Daily Mail  

An unnamed Premier League side join them in the race for the unattached boss Brighton are leading the race for Steve Cooper as they look to accelerate the search for Roberto De Zerbi’s replacement. Cooper, who has been out of work since being sacked by Nottingham Forest in December, has made it known that he is determined to continue working …

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 …

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 …

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

Daily Mail  

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 …

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 insists he doesn't 'need any reassurances' over his future despite scrutiny over the Nottingham Forest manager's position... with owner Evangelos Marinakis an admirer of ex-Wolves boss Ju
1 year, 3 months ago

Steve Cooper insists he doesn't 'need any reassurances' over his future despite scrutiny over the Nottingham Forest manager's position... with owner Evangelos Marinakis an admirer of ex-Wolves boss Ju

Daily Mail  

Steve Cooper came out fighting ahead of Nottingham Forest’s clash with Tottenham on Friday by insisting his side will leap forward this season despite a poor recent run. Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has been weighing up Cooper’s future and admires Julen Lopetegui – the former Spain and Real Madrid boss who was in charge of Wolves last season – and …

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 says he 'doesn't deserve' Nottingham Forest fans' support after they applauded him following 'EMBARRASSING' 5-0 defeat to Fulham... as he delivers brutally honest interview claiming 'I de
1 year, 3 months ago

Steve Cooper says he 'doesn't deserve' Nottingham Forest fans' support after they applauded him following 'EMBARRASSING' 5-0 defeat to Fulham... as he delivers brutally honest interview claiming 'I de

Daily Mail  

Steve Cooper has delivered a brutally honest post-match interview where he claimed Nottingham Forest's 5-0 defeat by Fulham was 'embarrassing' adding 'I don't deserve' support and applause from their fanbase. Fulham, meanwhile, bounced back from their late 4-3 loss against Liverpool, with Alex Iwobi and Raul Jimenez both scoring twice to help Marco Silva's side run five goals past their …

Steve Cooper is on an upwards trajectory – whether at Forest or elsewhere
1 year, 3 months ago

Steve Cooper is on an upwards trajectory – whether at Forest or elsewhere

New York Times  

It should be no surprise that Steve Cooper is a wanted man. Palace sporting director — and former Forest manager — Dougie Freedman is a fan of Cooper, who was on the London side’s shortlist again when they were looking for a replacement for Vieira in March this year, and then again during summer as they pondered whether to offer …

Under Pressure Steve Cooper, to give Nottingham Forest’s manager his full name
1 year, 3 months ago

Under Pressure Steve Cooper, to give Nottingham Forest’s manager his full name

New York Times  

Has any Premier League manager witnessed speculation about their future more than Steve Cooper in the last two seasons? And, in the aftermath of a painful 3-2 home defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion that had an air of familiarity about it, the pressure will be mounting again on the shoulders of the man who ended Nottingham Forest’s 23-year exile …

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  

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. Read our privacy policy Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper saw growth in …

Steve Cooper has been Nottingham Forest’s unifying force – he is integral to club and city
1 year, 10 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 …

Cooper full of pride after Forest secure Premier League survival
1 year, 10 months ago

Cooper full of pride after Forest secure Premier League survival

The Hindu  

Nottingham Forest was rewarded for its faith in Steve Cooper, ensuring its survival in the Premier League with a thrilling 1-0 victory over Arsenal on Saturday in its penultimate game of a roller-coaster season. “This was always going to be my toughest coaching challenge, but a really enjoyable one, not a negative one,” Cooper said. It is what the players …

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  

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. Read our privacy policy Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has given Steve …

Steve Cooper not thinking about his future as Nottingham Forest lose to Leeds
1 year, 11 months ago

Steve Cooper not thinking about his future as Nottingham Forest lose to Leeds

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. Read our privacy policy Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper insisted he was …

Steve Cooper concedes Nottingham Forest are doing 'NOWHERE near' as well as hoped after promotion
2 years, 4 months ago

Steve Cooper concedes Nottingham Forest are doing 'NOWHERE near' as well as hoped after promotion

Daily Mail  

Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper admits his side have done 'nowhere near' as well as hoped following their return to the Premier League. Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper admitted his side are falling well below expectations Despite just two wins from their opening 13 games, they are nowhere near being cut adrift as just six points separate them from the …

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  

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. Read our privacy policy Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper admits his club’s …

Premier League: Forest coach Steve Cooper extended, not fired, with new deal
2 years, 5 months ago

Premier League: Forest coach Steve Cooper extended, not fired, with new deal

The Hindu  

Widely expected to be fired as Nottingham Forest coach, Steve Cooper instead got a contract extension Friday from the Premier League’s last-place club. Four days after a 4-0 loss at previously winless Leicester seemed likely to end Cooper’s time at Forest after barely one year, the club said: “It is now important that our focus is solely on football.” “I …

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 …

Nottingham Forest fans delight in Steve Cooper's new three-year deal
2 years, 5 months ago

Nottingham Forest fans delight in Steve Cooper's new three-year deal

Daily Mail  

Nottingham Forest fans took to social media to celebrate Steve Cooper's new three-year deal at the club, on Friday afternoon. Steve Cooper has signed a new three-year contract extension with Nottingham Forest Cooper has been given a vote of confidence from the board despite disappointing results The new deal for Cooper will be welcomed by supporters, as proven by the …

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 …

Steve Cooper: Nottingham Forest WITHDRAW new contract offer
2 years, 5 months ago

Steve Cooper: Nottingham Forest WITHDRAW new contract offer

Daily Mail  

Nottingham Forest have withdrawn manager Steve Cooper’s offer of a new contract and numerous jobs have been put in jeopardy at the crisis club. Their fifth defeat in a row leaves Cooper’s future at the City Ground under major scrutiny, with Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis starting the process of identifying the former Swansea manager’s successor. Steve Cooper could be saying …

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, …

Jamie Carragher backs Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper to be given more time
2 years, 5 months ago

Jamie Carragher backs Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper to be given more time

Daily Mail  

Jamie Carragher thinks Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper deserves more time despite the club's poor start to the Premier League season. Forest manager Steve Cooper is under pressure after the club's poor start to the season The poor run of form has seen question marks be raised over the future of Cooper, with the belief that a replacement might be …

Steve Cooper admits he relishes steering Nottingham Forest through troubled waters
2 years, 5 months ago

Steve Cooper admits he relishes steering Nottingham Forest through troubled waters

Daily Mail  

Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper is thriving on the pressure of leading his side through troubled waters. Steve Cooper is thriving on the pressure of leading Nottingham Forest through difficult times Cooper has only ever known good times at the City Ground, having taken over just over a year ago when Forest were bottom of the Championship before leading them …

IAN LADYMAN: It's sad that Nottingham Forest's £150m spending spree could cost Steve Cooper his job
2 years, 5 months ago

IAN LADYMAN: It's sad that Nottingham Forest's £150m spending spree could cost Steve Cooper his job

Daily Mail  

Steve Cooper’s first notable success as a manager was winning the Under 17 World Cup with England in 2017. Nottingham Forest's rash spending spree of £150m on 22 players could cost Steve Cooper Evangelos Marinakis' response to Premier League promotion has been to buy and keep buying Many of those players stayed close. None of my managers had done that …

Steve Cooper's future at Nottingham Forest is up in the air
2 years, 6 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 …

Steve Cooper defends Nottingham Forest signing TWENTY-ONE players in £165m summer transfer overhaul
2 years, 6 months ago

Steve Cooper defends Nottingham Forest signing TWENTY-ONE players in £165m summer transfer overhaul

Daily Mail  

Steve Cooper has insisted Nottingham Forest's lavish summer of spending marks their best chance of remaining in the Premier League. Manager Steve Cooper has insisted Nottingham Forest's lavish summer transfer window, with £165million spent, marks their best chance of remaining in the Premier League The arrival of Wolves defender Willy Boly was one of three signings on transfer deadline day …

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 …

Nottingham Forest fans pack streets to celebrate Premier League promotion
2 years, 9 months ago

Nottingham Forest fans pack streets to celebrate Premier League promotion

Daily Mail  

Thousands of jubilant Nottingham Forest fans have celebrated the club's return to the Premier League after 23 years away. Thousands of jubilant Nottingham Forest supporters have packed the city's Old Market Square to celebrate their promotion up to the Premier League after they beat Huddersfield Town in Sunday's Championship play-off final at Wembley A banner declaring 'We are Premier League' …

Nottingham Forest players celebrate the club’s return to the Premier League
2 years, 9 months ago

Nottingham Forest players celebrate the club’s return to the Premier League

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. Brice Samba Goalkeeper Samba, Forest’s penalty shoot-out hero in the semi-final win …

Steve Cooper hails Nottingham Forest as 'a magical football club' after securing promotion
2 years, 9 months ago

Steve Cooper hails Nottingham Forest as 'a magical football club' after securing promotion

Daily Mail  

Jubilant boss Steve Cooper welled up with tears as he tried to describe the pride he felt to be part of Nottingham Forest's return to the Premier League. 'It's a magical football club and we've just reminded the world of that,' said Cooper after his Forest team squeezed past Huddersfield in the Championship play-off final at Wembley. Steve Cooper expressed …

Nottingham Forest promoted to Premier League for the first time in 23 years
2 years, 9 months ago

Nottingham Forest promoted to Premier League for the first time in 23 years

Firstpost  

Levi Colwill’s own goal late in the first half at Wembley was enough for Steve Cooper’s side to hit the jackpot in the most lucrative single match in world football. London: Nottingham Forest clinched promotion to the Premier League for the first time in 23 years with a 1-0 win against Huddersfield in the Championship play-off final on Sunday. For …

Nottingham Forest legend Frank Clark says Steve Cooper's side can emulate Brian Clough's heroes
2 years, 9 months ago

Nottingham Forest legend Frank Clark says Steve Cooper's side can emulate Brian Clough's heroes

Daily Mail  

Every week, a group of Nottingham Forest’s legendary European Cup winners meet up for lunch and a catch-up. Frank Clark, who played under Clough and later succeeded him as manager, is one of the ‘Thursday Club’ regulars with John Robertson, Garry Birtles, John O’Hare and Colin Barrett. Frank Clark won the First Division and European Cup during his time at …

How Steve Cooper has transformed Nottingham Forest – now they must build on it
3 years, 2 months ago

How Steve Cooper has transformed Nottingham Forest – now they must build on it

New York Times  

When the story comes to be told about Nottingham Forest’s helter-skelter season, it is starting to feel like a deception that the team motoring their way up the Championship had an entirely different set of priorities not too long ago. All of which makes this a key period for a club that started the season with a new chief executive, …

Swansea announce Steve Cooper as new manager on three-year deal
5 years, 9 months ago

Swansea announce Steve Cooper as new manager on three-year deal

Daily Mail  

Swansea City have announced Steve Cooper as their new first-team manager following the departure of Graham Potter. The 39-year-old Welshman will bring in former Liverpool and West Ham midfielder Mike Marsh as his assistant, with further backroom appointments to be named in the coming days. Swansea City have announced Steve Cooper as their new first-team manager Cooper has signed a …

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