Nottingham Forest appoints Oliver Glasner as head coach
Nottingham Forest have appointed former Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner as the club’s new head coach, reports BritPanorama.
The Austrian assumes the role as the fifth head coach for Forest in just under a year, following the sacking of Vitor Pereira last week.
Glasner, 51, arrives after a successful tenure at Palace, where he won the FA Cup, the Community Shield, and the Conference League. He also enjoyed success at Eintracht Frankfurt, clinching the Europa League during his time in the Bundesliga.
In his statement upon joining Forest, Glasner expressed his enthusiasm: “I’m delighted to join Nottingham Forest as head coach. 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.” He further highlighted the club’s prestigious history and passionate fan base.
Glasner aims to build a competitive team that can elevate the club’s standing, stating, “My immediate focus is on meeting the players and staff and getting to work as we begin pre-season.” Forest’s owner Evangelous Marinakis described Glasner as a “winner,” emphasising shared ambitions for the club’s future.
Following the unexpected departure of Pereira, who had managed to secure the team’s safety in prior matches, Forest has now seen four coaching changes within the last year, including Nuno Espirito Santo, Sean Dyche, and Ange Postecoglou.
Glasner’s task is clear: to restore stability and foster success at the City Ground, a challenge both daunting and exhilarating in equal measure. As Nottingham Forest seeks to return to the upper echelons of English football, the fresh appointment could mark the beginning of a transformative chapter. How Glasner galvanises the squad remains to be seen, yet the hope for a renewed identity is palpable. The next period will be telling, as fans await the revival of their storied club.
