Nottingham Forest have sacked it head coach Steve Cooper over poor performance and the premier league season.
Cooper was sacked on Tuesday amid reports the Premier League strugglers are set to hire Nuno Espirito Santo.
Cooper was axed after a dismal run of one win in 13 Premier League games left Forest just one place above the relegation zone.
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The 44-year-old had been under fire throughout a dismal run of just one win in 13 league games, including five defeats from their last six matches.
Forest reportedly held talks with former Tottenham and Wolves boss Nuno about a return to the Premier League earlier on Tuesday.
“Steve Cooper has today been relieved of his duties as head coach of Nottingham Forest, following a spell of over two years in charge,” a club statement said.
“The club will make a further announcement on the appointment of a new head coach in due course.”
Cooper had retained the support of Forest fans after taking them from the bottom of the Championship to Premier League survival last season.
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But with Cooper’s summer of heavy investment in new signings failing to deliver the required results, Forest’s Greek owner Evangelos Marinakis finally lost patience with the former Swansea boss.
“Everyone at Nottingham Forest would like to thank Steve for his superb contribution to our football club. His achievement in guiding Forest back to the Premier League will undoubtedly remain an iconic moment in the club’s history,” Marinakis said.
AFP