Steve Cooper, who famously guided England’s under-17 team to World Cup glory in 2017, has been dismissed from his managerial role at Nottingham Forest. The club is reportedly in discussions with Nuno Espirito Santo, the former manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers, as a potential successor.
Cooper’s departure comes in the wake of a series of defeats, with Forest losing five of their last six matches.
Having successfully steered Forest to the Premier League in 2022, Cooper ended their 23-year hiatus from England’s premier division.
Evangelos Marinakis, the club’s owner, expressed gratitude towards Cooper for his significant contributions. “Steve’s role in getting Forest back into the Premier League will always be a monumental chapter in our history,” Marinakis stated. “We’re immensely grateful for his hard work and the profound bond he established with our fans and the Nottingham community.”
Marinakis added, “Steve remains a cherished friend of the club and will always be a welcomed guest at the City Ground. We sincerely wish him the best in his future pursuits.”
The decision to part ways with Cooper was communicated to him on Tuesday.
While Oliver Glasner, the ex-manager of Eintracht Frankfurt, has been mentioned as a possible replacement, it appears that Nuno is the frontrunner for the position.
Nuno, 49, left Saudi Pro-League club Al-Ittihad in November.
Nottingham Forest currently sits 17th in the Premier League, having secured only eight points in 13 games. Their recent form has been particularly worrying, with just one point gained from their last six games. They are precariously positioned, only five points above Luton, who are in the relegation zone and have a game in hand.
The question now is whether Nuno is the ideal candidate to turn things around. Did Cooper deserve a longer tenure? We welcome your thoughts and opinions.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Nottingham Forest Managerial Change
Why was Steve Cooper sacked from Nottingham Forest?
Steve Cooper was dismissed due to Nottingham Forest’s poor performance in the Premier League, where they lost five of their last six games and only won once in 13 matches, leaving them close to the relegation zone.
Who is being considered to replace Steve Cooper at Nottingham Forest?
Former Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo and ex-Eintracht Frankfurt manager Oliver Glasner are among the candidates being considered to replace Steve Cooper, with Nuno currently the frontrunner.
What was Steve Cooper’s notable achievement at Nottingham Forest?
Steve Cooper notably led Nottingham Forest to promotion to the Premier League in 2022, ending the club’s 23-year absence from England’s top-flight football division.
What is Nottingham Forest’s current position in the Premier League?
As of the time of Steve Cooper’s dismissal, Nottingham Forest was positioned 17th in the Premier League, having secured only eight points from 13 games.
Will Steve Cooper remain affiliated with Nottingham Forest?
Despite his dismissal, Steve Cooper is still regarded as a friend of Nottingham Forest and will always be welcome at the City Ground, as stated by club owner Evangelos Marinakis.
More about Nottingham Forest Managerial Change
- Nottingham Forest Official Website
- Premier League Standings
- Steve Cooper’s Managerial Record
- Nuno Espirito Santo’s Career Overview
- English Football League History
10 comments
its a tough league, but sacking the manager isn’t always the answer. Hope Forest knows what they’re doing
nuno might b a gud choice if they get him
Steve deserved more time, this is just unfair, the team needs stability not constant changes
so they really sacked Cooper? after everything he did for the club! cant belive it..
forest needs wins, hop nuno can do it.
Sad to see Cooper go, he was great for the city and the fans. Good luck to him in his future endevours!
Nuno as a replacement, interesting choice! wonder if he can turn things around for Forest
sad to see cooper go forest was not doing gud under him.
coop did sum gud, bt road games waz prblem
forest strugld, hope new managr helps.