BREAKING NEWS: Nottingham Forest have pulled the shock trigger and sacked head coach Nuno Espírito Santo just three games into the 2025–26 Premier League season. Club insiders say a fallout with owner Evangelos Marinakis, coupled with mounting pressure following a 3–0 loss to West Ham, pushed the decision over the edge.
Why the split hit so hard
• Nuno’s tenure was a Lovers to Haters saga. Last season, he masterminded the club’s best top-flight return in 30 years, finishing seventh and clinching Europa League qualification.
• But off-field tensions simmered over failed communication, transfer disagreements, and a public squabble after a draw with Leicester.
• Things came to a head after the disappointing defeat to West Ham and his admission that relations with Marinakis had “broken down.”
What’s next
Forest are currently 10th in the table and heading into a high-pressure clash with Arsenal. Whispers are swirling around Ange Postecoglou, the former Tottenham boss, who reportedly shares strong bonds with the club’s hierarchy and could be in the frame to take over.
Fan Vibes
Forest fans are in a flurry. Some are stunned he’s gone so soon after a historic season, while others are buzzing at the thought of a fresh start at the City Ground. With European nights looming, the big question now is: who takes the wheel?
Stay tuned — things are about to get even more dramatic.