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Nottingham Forest Hires Geoff Scott to Combat Injury Crisis

2/27/2026

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Nottingham Forest appointed Geoff Scott as their new director of performance to tackle injury issues affecting their relegation battle.
Scott previously served as Tottenham's head of medicine and sports science before leaving due to a conflict with manager Ange Postecoglou.
The club's current manager, Vítor Pereira, is the fourth this season, with Forest only two points above the relegation zone.
Nottingham Forest has experienced significant injury challenges, with 19 players sidelined at various times, one of the worst records in the Premier League.
Scott will oversee a revamped medical department as the team prepares for an upcoming Europa League match against Midtjylland.

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Nottingham Forest appointed Geoff Scott as their new director of performance to tackle injury issues affecting their relegation battle.
Scott previously served as Tottenham's head of medicine and sports science before leaving due to a conflict with manager Ange Postecoglou.
The club's current manager, Vítor Pereira, is the fourth this season, with Forest only two points above the relegation zone.
Nottingham Forest has experienced significant injury challenges, with 19 players sidelined at various times, one of the worst records in the Premier League.
Scott will oversee a revamped medical department as the team prepares for an upcoming Europa League match against Midtjylland.