Forest facing coaching uncertainty

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis weighs a managerial change as tensions with Nuno Espirito Santo rise.

Marinakis Eyes Top Target to Replace Nuno at Forest

Nottingham Forest began the new season with a 3-1 win over Brentford, but reports on Friday claimed owner Evangelos Marinakis is weighing a replacement for Nuno Espirito Santo. Spanish outlets Marca and Matteo Moretto named Ange Postecoglou as a potential target, amid reported tensions between the ownership group and the Portuguese coach over signings this transfer window.
The BBC later echoed the claim that Nuno’s future is uncertain after a perceived breakdown in his relationship with Marinakis. Nuno acknowledged pressure and said that when there is smoke there is fire, while noting that their relationship had changed and that the squad and the season ahead take priority. He stressed that dialogue remains important even as the situation unfolds.

Forest’s ownership drama tests a club that finished seventh last season and earned a return to European competition. When an owner is publicly linked to replacing a coach, it can shake player confidence and complicate recruitment during a crowded transfer window. The risk is that momentum from a strong start is undone by uncertainty off the pitch.
The idea of pursuing Ange Postecoglou points to a desire for proven leadership with a familiar international thread. If Marinakis intends a stable, long-term plan, he will need a clear process, transparent communication, and an approach that balances ambition with continuity across staff and players.

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The road ahead will reveal whether Forest can turn ambition into a plan that lasts.