Full Breakdown
Oliver Glasner Takes the Helm at Nottingham Forest
7/6/2026, 8:43:52 PM
Appointment Overview
Nottingham Forest announced the appointment of Austrian manager Oliver Glasner as head coach, ending a turbulent period that saw five different managers in less than twelve months. Glasner replaces Vitor Pereira, who was dismissed on a Tuesday just two minutes before an exit clause in his contract expired. The club confirmed the move on its official website; the length of Glasner’s contract has not been disclosed.
Recent Managerial Instability
Since September, Forest have been led sequentially by Nuno Espírito Santo, Ange Postecoglou, Sean Dyche and Vitor Pereira. Pereira, who took over in February, guided the team to a 16th-place Premier League finish—five points above the relegation zone—and to the Europa League semi-finals, where they were eliminated by eventual champions Aston Villa. Contract negotiations with Pereira were paused last month, though he attended a recent meeting to finalise transfer plans.
Key Figures
- Oliver Glasner – 50-year-old (some reports list him as 51) Austrian, former Crystal Palace manager. Notable achievements include the 2022 UEFA Europa League title with Eintracht Frankfurt, the 2023 UEFA Europa Conference League, the 2024 FA Cup, and the 2024 Community Shield.
- Evangelos Marinakis – Owner of Nottingham Forest, who publicly praised Glasner’s record and vision.
- Vitor Pereira – Outgoing head coach, who entered the season with a year remaining on his contract.
Performance Data & Managerial Achievements
- Forest’s 2023-24 league position: 16th (five points clear of relegation).
- Europa League run: semi-finalists, losing to Aston Villa.
- Glasner’s trophy haul: UEFA Europa League (2022), UEFA Europa Conference League (2023), FA Cup (2024), Community Shield (2024).
Official Statements & Club Vision
The club’s leadership highlighted a shared long-term vision. Marinakis stressed Glasner’s ability to build “outstanding teams” and to pursue “major honours” rather than merely competing. Glasner, in his introductory remarks, cited “trust and shared commitment” from the owner and directors, and emphasized the “potential within the squad” as the basis for his decision to join Forest. Both parties expressed confidence that the partnership will elevate the club’s standing in English and European football.
Criticism & Opposition
The sources provided no dissenting commentary or criticism regarding the appointment. Consequently, no opposing viewpoints are recorded in the available material.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Verbatim Quotes
- “Oliver is a winner,” — Evangelos Marinakis, Nottingham Forest owner
- “From my very first conversations with the owner and the leadership team, it was evident to me that they have a clear vision for this football club and complete trust and belief in me and my staff to build a strong future together over the long term.” — Oliver Glasner, head coach
- “Our ambition is not simply to compete - our ambition is to win, to challenge for major honours and to create a football club that our supporters can be proud of for many years to come.” — Evangelos Marinakis, Nottingham Forest owner
- “Nottingham Forest is a club with incredible prestige and history, a two-time European champion with one of the most passionate fanbases in football. Our aim is to build a team that can help take the club to the next level in the years ahead and that our supporters can be proud of.” — Oliver Glasner, head coach
- “Marinakis said: "He has consistently demonstrated throughout his career that he can build outstanding teams and deliver success against the strongest competition.” — Evangelos Marinakis, Nottingham Forest owner
What’s Next
Glasner’s immediate focus is meeting players and staff and commencing pre-season training. The club will also finalise its transfer strategy ahead of the upcoming Premier League campaign, with the aim of improving on the previous season’s league position and advancing further in European competition.
