SUMMARY
- Nottingham Forest recently made the headlines as their manager Steve Cooper was sacked by the the club's hierarchy.
- It is reported by on 'X', that Forest is at a speculated risk of breaching the FFP rules of the Premier League.
Premier League club Nottingham Forest recently made the headlines as their long-time manager Steve Cooper was sacked by the the club’s hierarchy. Cooper was shown the exit gate as Forest continued to struggle to find wins in the league. He was replaced by the Portuguese manager Nuno Espirito Santo.
Just when things started to look upward for Nottingham Forest, a rumored report regarding potential FFP (Financial Fair Play) sanctions for the club surfaced. It is reported by Martyn Ziegler on ‘X’, that Forest is at a speculated risk of breaching the financial rules of the Premier League. It is further inflicted that concerned clubs will get to know if there will be any charges on them in about 2 weeks.
NEW: Nottingham Forest at most risk of Premier League financial rules breach charge – clubs will learn in 2 weeks if they will face any charge.
Also concerns Everton could face a second charge. https://t.co/FmNs9a0E3l— Martyn Ziegler (@martynziegler) January 2, 2024
This can result in a potential points deduction for the club. The post also inflicts that Forest’s Premier League rivals Everton could also be in for a potential second FFP charge. Fans have reacted to this report by expressing their opinions. A fan stated – “The rules were invented by the big 6 to stop other clubs breaking their cartel. It’s not rocket science”. Another one ironically wrote – “Who else is at risk?”
Ah so the smaller clubs should be able to break as many rules as they want because… that benefits the “big 6”?
— Danny (@HeavyDarwinLa) January 2, 2024
One of the followers commented – “Nothing on the City (Manchester City) 115 charges yet”. A fan expressed – “Keep the little guys down where they belong. I’m sure the ‘big 6’ are delighted”. It can be inferred from the reactions of the fans that, they are not quite pleased with this overall scenario.
New managerial appointment Nuno Espirito Santo has improved the on-field performances of Nottingham Forest
Nuno Espirito Santo has revitalized this Nottingham Forest team. The club has won six points out of the possible nine available in the Premier League. Nuno’s team first defeated Newcastle United away from home. Then they went on to beat Manchester United 2-1 at the home ground.
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— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) January 2, 2024
Nuno has previously managed in the English top-flight soccer. He is surely using his experience of managing Wolves and Tottenham Hotspur earlier, in his current stint at Forest. The manager has improved the performance of his players at the club by leaps and bounds. He is also getting the backing of the club’s supporters now after recent impressive performances.
After the sacking of Steve Copper, the club’s hierarchy’s job was to find an adequate suitor to replace him. So far, it seems that Nuno is the right man to take this club ahead. Fans would want to see more of the counter-attacking style of soccer that he has brought to the team. It remains to be seen what the future holds for Nuno Espirito Santo in his current reign at Nottingham Forest.