Nottingham Forest sacks Steve Cooper may appoint Nuno by Saturday
Steve Cooper has been sacked by Nottingham Forest after more than two years in charge. Forest have lost five of their last six Premier League games, including last Friday’s 2-0 defeat at home by Tottenham.Former Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo favourite to step into the vacant position.
Cooper took over at the club in September 2021 when they were bottom of the Championship. He led them to play-off success that season, beating Huddersfield at Wembley in the final.
He kept Forest in the Premier League last season, doing so after a 1-0 win at home to Arsenal in May, and has seen a high volume of players come into the squad since returning to the top flight.
Nottingham Forest’s former head coach Steve Cooper said the job meant the world to him in his last press conference before losing his job at the City Ground.
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Another ex-Wolves boss, Julen Lopetegui, has also been under consideration, along with former Eintracht Frankfurt coach Oliver Glasner.
Announcing the news of Cooper’s sacking, Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis said: “Everyone at Nottingham Forest would like to thank Steve for his superb contribution to our football club. His achievement in guiding Forest back to the Premier League will undoubtedly remain an iconic moment in the club’s history.
“We thank Steve for his dedication and commitment during his time with us, as well as the incredible connection he forged with our supporters and the city of Nottingham.
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“Steve will always remain a friend of the club and will forever be welcome at The City Ground. We wish him well in his future endeavours.”
“I don’t think there are any surprises here, especially for Steve Cooper. He’s been expecting this for several weeks, and this has been several weeks in the planning.