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Nottingham Forest appoints Oliver Glasner as head coach

Forest hires its fifth head coach in a year.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 61 min read
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What happened: Nottingham Forest has officially appointed Oliver Glasner as its new head coach. The Austrian tactician takes over following the departure of Vitor Pereira last month. Glasner most recently managed Crystal Palace, where he secured FA Cup and Conference League titles before deciding to step away.

Why it matters: The hiring brings in a manager with extensive European pedigree, including a Europa League win during his time at Eintracht Frankfurt. Forest leadership hopes Glasner can establish long-term stability, as he becomes the club's fifth head coach over the last year. His arrival signals immediate ambition as the organization prepares for the upcoming campaign.

What to watch: Glasner will immediately begin preseason preparations with the squad. Attention now turns to the transfer market as he looks to mold the roster to his tactical vision.

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