Nottingham Forest have appointed former Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner as the club’s new head coach.The Austrian becomes their fifth head coach in the last year, replacing Vitor Pereira, who was sacked last week.
Glasner, 51, comes in having brought success to Palace, winning the FA Cup, the Community Shield and the Conference League.The Austrian had a positive spell in Germany too with Eintracht Frankfurt, winning the Europa League.
Nottingham Forest have appointed former Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner as the new head coach | GETTY
Upon joining Forest, Glasner said: “I’m delighted to join Nottingham Forest as head coach. “From my very first conversations with the owner and the leadership team, it was evident to me that they have a clear vision for this football club and complete trust and belief in me and my staff to build a strong future together over the long term. “That trust and shared commitment, together with the potential that I see within the squad, were key factors for me, and I am excited about what we can achieve together.”Nottingham Forest is a club with incredible prestige and history, a two-time European Champion with one of the most passionate fan bases in football.”
Glasner guided Crystal Palace to the Conference League last season | GETTY
The 51-year-old continued: “Our aim is to build a team that can help take the club to the next level in the years ahead and that our supporters can be proud of. “My immediate focus is on meeting the players and staff and getting to work as we begin pre-season. “I’m excited for the future and will work tirelessly to represent this great club with pride and to bring success on the pitch. I can’t wait to get started.”The club’s owner Evangelous Marinakis described Glasner as a “winner”, welcoming him to the City Ground.
Glasner becomes the fifth Forest manager in less than a year | REUTERS
Marinakis said: “In our discussions with Oliver, it was clear that we share the same vision, the same ambition and the same relentless desire to succeed. “He has consistently demonstrated throughout his career that he can build outstanding teams and deliver success against the strongest competition. “It has always been our goal to establish Nottingham Forest once again among the leading clubs in England and Europe. Our ambition is not simply to compete – our ambition is to win, to challenge for major honours and to create a football club that our supporters can be proud of for many years to come. “Oliver is a winner. He has earned success through his leadership, his personality and the style of football his teams play.
Glasner has been described as a ‘winner’ by Forest owner Marinakis | GETTY
“We believe he is the right person to lead us into this next chapter, and I am delighted to welcome Oliver to the Club.”The sacking of Pereira came as a surprise to many after the Portuguese guided Forest to safety.His departure meant Forest parted ways with four coaches in the last year, after Nuno Espirito Santo, Sean Dyche and Ange Postecoglou left the club.