Nottingham Forest have parted ways with Steve Cooper following a poor run of results in the Premier League.
There were feelers Steve Cooper's days at the dugout at City Ground was numbered following a recent dismal run in the Premier League.
Cooper was popular with Nottingham Forest fans as he had an history with the club, helping them won promotion to the Premier League and keeping them in the English elite division.
Despite winning the heart of the fans, Cooper came under intense pressure following Nottingham Forest's heavy 5-0 defeat to Fulham.
In his last six games, he has recorded no victory, salvaging just a point with five defeats.
It was pretty evident he will face the axe soon with Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis concerned the club could be relegated under the watch of Cooper.
Following the 2-0 home loss to Tottenham at City Ground, Nottingham Forest have finally parted ways with Cooper with the club decision communicated to the English gaffer, as per the BBC.
Cooper leaves Nottingham Forest with 14 points after 17 Premier League games. They are five points off the drop zone but 18th-placed Luton Town have a game in hand, and could drag the Tricky Trees closer to the relegation waters if the win the game.
Following the sack of Steve Cooper, BBC reports Nottingham Forest have begun talks immediately for his replacement.
Former Wolves, Tottenham Hotspur and Al Ittihad manager Nuno Espirito Santo has been reportedly contacted for the role.
German football manager Olivier Glasner is also under consideration for the job but Nuno Espirito is reportedly in pole position to take over from Cooper.
Nuno Espirito was recently sacked from Saudi outfit Al Ittihad following a dismal start to the campaign. He won the Saudi Pro League title last season with the club and has had spells with Wolves and Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.
There were feelers Steve Cooper's days at the dugout at City Ground was numbered following a recent dismal run in the Premier League.
Cooper was popular with Nottingham Forest fans as he had an history with the club, helping them won promotion to the Premier League and keeping them in the English elite division.
Despite winning the heart of the fans, Cooper came under intense pressure following Nottingham Forest's heavy 5-0 defeat to Fulham.
In his last six games, he has recorded no victory, salvaging just a point with five defeats.
It was pretty evident he will face the axe soon with Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis concerned the club could be relegated under the watch of Cooper.
Following the 2-0 home loss to Tottenham at City Ground, Nottingham Forest have finally parted ways with Cooper with the club decision communicated to the English gaffer, as per the BBC.
Cooper leaves Nottingham Forest with 14 points after 17 Premier League games. They are five points off the drop zone but 18th-placed Luton Town have a game in hand, and could drag the Tricky Trees closer to the relegation waters if the win the game.
Following the sack of Steve Cooper, BBC reports Nottingham Forest have begun talks immediately for his replacement.
Former Wolves, Tottenham Hotspur and Al Ittihad manager Nuno Espirito Santo has been reportedly contacted for the role.
German football manager Olivier Glasner is also under consideration for the job but Nuno Espirito is reportedly in pole position to take over from Cooper.
Nuno Espirito was recently sacked from Saudi outfit Al Ittihad following a dismal start to the campaign. He won the Saudi Pro League title last season with the club and has had spells with Wolves and Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.