Nottingham Forest Sack Manager Nuno Espirito Santo After European Qualification

Nottingham Forest have parted ways with head coach Nuno Espirito Santo after 21 months in charge, citing deteriorated relations with club owner Evangelos Marinakis and tensions with new global head of football Edu Gaspar. Espirito Santo led the team to a historic seventh-place finish in the 2024/25 Premier League season, securing the club's first European competition berth in 30 years, but growing frustration over transfer policies and internal conflicts precipitated his exit early in the 2025/26 season. The club expressed gratitude for Nuno's contributions during a successful era, especially highlighting his pivotal role last season. Nottingham Forest is actively seeking a replacement, with former Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou emerging as a leading candidate, alongside Marco Silva and Jose Mourinho. Fans had mixed reactions to Postecoglou's potential appointment, reflecting the delicate balance between management decisions and supporter sentiment. Despite a strong previous season, Forest currently sit mid-table, illustrating the challenges facing the club amid significant leadership changes.