Nottingham Forest sacks Head Coach Steve Cooper; Super Eagles duo to work under new manager

Caretaker December 19, 2023

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Nottingham Forest manager, Steve Cooper, did share update on recuperating Taiwo Awoniyi ahead of the team's Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur.

Premier League club Nottingham Forest has announced the departure of head coach Steve Cooper on Tuesday, December 19. SportsRation reports.

This decision comes after a challenging start to the season for Nottingham Forest.

The club’s owner, Evangelos Marinakis, expressed gratitude to Steve Cooper for his dedication and contribution, particularly for guiding Forest back to the Premier League.

The sacking of Steve Cooper means that Super Eagles duo Taiwo Awoniyi and Ola Aina, who were signed by Cooper, will now be working under a new manager at Nottingham Forest.

The club is expected to appoint former Wolverhampton Wanderers and Tottenham Hotspur manager Nuno Espirito Santo as Cooper’s replacement.

Nottingham Forest will be hoping for a fresh start under the leadership of Nuno Espirito Santo as they aim to navigate the challenges of the Premier League and improve their performance in the top-flight competition.

Nottingham Forest has announced the departure of head coach Steve Cooper after over two years at the club. The decision comes following Cooper’s role in guiding Forest back to the Premier League, and he played a significant part in the club’s return to the top-flight.

Cooper’s contribution to Nottingham Forest was acknowledged by club owner Evangelos Marinakis, who expressed gratitude for the coach’s dedication and commitment. Marinakis stated that Cooper’s achievement in leading Forest back to the Premier League would be remembered as an iconic moment in the club’s history.

Nottingham Forest is set to appoint former Wolverhampton Wanderers and Tottenham Hotspur manager Nuno Espirito Santo as Cooper’s replacement. Nuno Espirito Santo has experience managing in the Premier League and is expected to take charge of Nottingham Forest in their campaign to compete in the top-flight.

The change in management could impact Super Eagles players Taiwo Awoniyi and Ola Aina, who will now be working under a new manager at Nottingham Forest. The club looks forward to a fresh start under the leadership of Nuno Espirito Santo.