Fan Focus: What Can Sunderland Expect From Nottingham Forest Tonight?
Ahead of Sunderland’s match tonight, Matty spoke to Nottingham Forest fan Matt Davies of the Forest Focus Podcast.
NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - APRIL 19: Morgan Gibbs-White of Nottingham Forest celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Burnley at City Ground on April 19, 2026 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) | Getty Images Nottingham Forest started the season with Nuno Espirito Santo in charge after a European finish last season. What were the key factors behind his dismissal?
By all reports he fell out with Edu, the group’s Global Head of Football (big title I know) and it got to the point where one had to go and unfortunately it was Nuno, which was a real shame after the season before. He was critical of the summer transfer business, or at least the timing of it, as well so his exit was inevitable. Next came Europa League winner Ange Postecoglou, which always felt like it would be a difficult transition mid-season.
Was it a case he tried to change too much too soon? Initially, he did yes but the whole thing just unravelled so quickly and the last couple of games he was a bit more defensive. Overall, it was a disastrous appointment though.
He came in and looked totally drained by the Spurs sacking. He needed to take a much longer break by his own admission. His football is so intricate that you can’t appoint him mid-season.