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Nottingham Forest aims for stability under Glasner in Premier League season

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 11:00 AM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Nottingham Forest aims for stability under Glasner in Premier League season

Summary

Nottingham Forest prepares for the 2026-27 Premier League season amid a tumultuous prior year that involved four different coaches. The club finished last season in 16th place and faces hopes for improved performance under new manager Oliver Glasner. Guardian writers predict the club's position for this season as 11th, reflecting a desire for more stability and better results. Fans are optimistic that Glasner's leadership will address past challenges and bring consistency to the team.

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By the Numbers

•Forest had a chaotic previous season with four coaches.
•Last season, Forest finished in 16th place.
•Oliver Glasner is the new head coach for the upcoming season.
•Guardian writers predict the team will place 11th this season.

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What they're saying

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After a chaotic season under four different coaches, Forest fans will be hoping Oliver Glasner can bring some stability Guardian writers’ predicted position: 11th (NB: this is not necessarily Will Unwin’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips) Last season’s position: 16th Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Will Unwin

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