STEVE COOPER has been sacked by Nottingham Forest following Friday’s 2-0 defeat to Tottenham.
SunSport understands the 44-year-old was informed of his departure today.
Cooper, who guided the Reds to Premier League promotion last year, is set to be replaced by Nuno Espirito Santo.
Despite Forest’s dismal run of results, Cooper received the backing and support of fans in his last few weeks at the City Ground.
However, owner Evangelos Marinakis decided that it was time for a change with Forest 17th in the Premier League table.
Forest have just three wins all season, and just one win in their last 13 games.
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The former England Under-16 and U17 boss Cooper was a popular figure amongst the dressing room, but club chiefs have made a decision over his future.
Cooper was appointed as Nottingham Forest manager in September 2021 with the club rock bottom of the Championship.
He immediately went on to turn things around and led Forest to the Play-Off final at Wembley Stadium, where they clinched a 1-0 win over Huddersfield to secure Premier League promotion.
The Reds signed 21 new players ahead of their first season in the top tier, spending £150million.
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Despite a difficult start to the 2022-23 campaign, club officials backed Cooper by giving him a new contract.
However, just four months into the 2023-24 season, they have decided to call time on his managerial stint at the City Ground.
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Marinakis is now hoping that Nuno will be able to steer the club away from the relegation zone.
The 49-year-old won the Championship with Wolves before leading them in the Premier League.
He then joined Tottenham in June 2021 but was dismissed after less than four months.
Last summer he was appointed as the manager of Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad.
But in November, just months after winning the title, he was sacked.
Nuno is now expected to take the helm at the City Ground in time for Saturday’s match against Bournemouth.
He flew in for talks with club officials on Tuesday afternoon.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
