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 shootout to avoid the firing squad, but, with the stealth of a man who often went unnoticed, Bruno Lage contrived to collect his P45 before either Brendan Rodgers or Cooper could. A reprieve for Rodgers, courtesy of a 4-0 rout, may assume terminal proportions for Cooper, more because of the climate around Forest than the crime of propping up the top flight. Forest’s trigger-happy owner Evangelos Marinakis could have the dubious distinction of firing both managers from last season’s play-off final within a few weeks; he dismissed Carlos Corberan following a mere 11 games at Olympiakos. Attack did not prove the best form of defence for the Forest boss It was the first time he started the quartet of Jesse Lingard, Morgan Gibbs-White, Brennan Johnson and Taiwo Awoniyi together.

History of this topic

Inside Steve Cooper’s Nottingham Forest exit: How the love story fell apart
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
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
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
1 year, 3 months ago
Steve Cooper’s future in doubt after Forest hold talks with Nuno Espirito Santo
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
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'
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
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
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
1 year, 3 months ago
Under Pressure Steve Cooper, to give Nottingham Forest’s manager his full name
1 year, 4 months ago
Steve Cooper: Forest were spurred on at Chelsea by Old Trafford frustration
1 year, 6 months ago
Steve Cooper feels Nottingham Forest showed a new side to them with late winner
1 year, 7 months ago
Steve Cooper has been Nottingham Forest’s unifying force – he is integral to club and city
1 year, 10 months ago
Steve Cooper knows there is a long way to go in Nottingham Forest’s survival bid
1 year, 11 months ago
Premier League: Forest owner backs Cooper but warns results must improve
1 year, 11 months ago
Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper receives owner Evangelos Marinakis’ backing
1 year, 11 months ago
Steve Cooper not thinking about his future as Nottingham Forest lose to Leeds
1 year, 11 months ago
Steve Cooper can’t help Morgan Gibbs-White with heads-up about England call-up
2 years ago
Nottingham Forest still waiting over Steve Cook decision
2 years, 1 month ago
Steve Cooper confident Forest will win battle to add Steve Cook to squad
2 years, 1 month ago
Chris Wood joins Nottingham Forest from Newcastle as 24th signing of season
2 years, 2 months ago
Steve Cooper eyeing further signings as Forest plot route to safety
2 years, 2 months ago
Nottingham Forest 'will NOT be ashamed' to sign more players in January, insists Steve Cooper
2 years, 2 months ago
Nottingham Forest face goalkeeper concerns ahead of trip to Man United
2 years, 3 months ago
Steve Cooper concedes Nottingham Forest are doing 'NOWHERE near' as well as hoped after promotion
2 years, 4 months ago
Steve Cooper annoyed by Nottingham Forest tweet about Wolves before weekend loss
2 years, 5 months ago
Premier League: Forest coach Steve Cooper extended, not fired, with new deal
2 years, 5 months ago
Nottingham Forest in shock change of heart as they stick with under-pressure manager Steve Cooper
2 years, 5 months ago
Nottingham Forest news: The inside story of dead man walking Steve Cooper's new deal
2 years, 5 months ago
Nottingham Forest fans delight in Steve Cooper's new three-year deal
2 years, 5 months ago
Steve Cooper spared sack at Nottingham Forest after signing new three-year deal
2 years, 5 months ago
Steve Cooper: Nottingham Forest WITHDRAW new contract offer
2 years, 5 months ago
Nottingham Forest's chief exec and his recruitment team could ALL be axed
2 years, 5 months ago
Steve Cooper admits he relishes steering Nottingham Forest through troubled waters
2 years, 5 months ago
Nottingham Forest face anxious wait on Morgan Gibbs-White and Scott McKenna for Leicester clash
2 years, 5 months ago
Steve Cooper's future at Nottingham Forest is up in the air
2 years, 6 months ago
Nottingham Forest are 'addressing' issues that normally get resolved in pre-season, reveals Cooper
2 years, 6 months ago
Nottingham Forest are 'keen to tie Steve Cooper down to a new deal'
2 years, 6 months ago
Steve Cooper defends Nottingham Forest signing TWENTY-ONE players in £165m summer transfer overhaul
2 years, 6 months ago
Nottingham Forest's defence could emerge Steve Cooper's Achilles heel
2 years, 6 months ago
Nottingham Forest made signing Neco Williams a priority, says boss Steve Cooper
2 years, 6 months ago
Nottingham Forest ‘actively looking’ for more signings before deadline
2 years, 7 months ago
Wolves reject third Nottingham Forest offer for ‘important’ Morgan Gibbs-White
2 years, 7 months ago
Steve Cooper hails Nottingham Forest as 'a magical football club' after securing promotion
2 years, 9 months ago
How Steve Cooper has transformed Nottingham Forest – now they must build on it
3 years, 3 months ago
Former Forest Green manager Mark Cooper appointed as the new boss of Barrow
3 years, 9 months ago
Cohen keeps Forest firing
15 years, 1 month ago

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