Next Nottingham Forest manager odds: Ex-Man Utd pair among early contenders as former Celtic boss big frontrunner

Nottingham Forest have sacked manager Nuno Espírito Santo after just three games of the Premier League season.

It comes a few weeks after the former Wolves and Tottenham boss revealed his relationship with owner Evangelos Marinakis had deteriorated. The club confirmed his departure in a statement released after midnight on Tuesday.

It read: "Nottingham Forest Football Club confirms that, following recent circumstances, Nuno Espírito Santo has today been relieved of his duties as head coach.

"The club thanks Nuno for his contribution during a very successful era at the City Ground, in particular his role in the 2024/25 season, which will forever be remembered fondly in the history of the club.

"As someone who played a pivotal role in our success last season, he will always hold a special place in our journey."

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