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Nottingham Forest appoints Oliver Glasner as new head coach

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 9:13 AM

Last updated Jul 6, 2026

Nottingham Forest appoints Oliver Glasner as new head coach

Summary

Nottingham Forest has hired Oliver Glasner as their new head coach. Glasner replaces Vitor Pereira, who was sacked last week after Forest exercised a dismissal clause shortly before his contract expired. The Austrian joins the club following a successful tenure at Crystal Palace, where he led the team to FA Cup and Conference League victories. This appointment marks Forest's fifth head coach change in less than a year. Glasner aims to elevate the team's performance at the City Ground.

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By the Numbers

•Glasner is Forest's fifth head coach within a year.
•Vitor Pereira was sacked after a contract clause was triggered.
•Glasner previously managed Crystal Palace, leading them to major trophies.
•Forest seeks improvement and stability under Glasner's leadership.

Latest Updates

9:13 AMBBC Sport — Glasner becomes Forest's fifth head coach in a year
9:13 AMYahoo Sports — 🚨 BREAKING: Nottingham Forest officially appoint Oliver Glasner
9:11 AMThe Guardian Sport — Oliver Glasner vows to take Nottingham Forest to ‘next level’ as new head coach

What they're saying

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Austrian left Crystal Palace at the end of last season He is Forest’s fifth head coach in less than a year Oliver Glasner has outlined his desire to take Nottingham Forest to “the next level” after being confirmed the club’s new head coach. The Austrian is Forest’s fifth head coach in less than a year and arrives in Nottingham following a superb stint at Crystal Palace. He led them to FA Cup glory in 2025, Palace’s first ever piece of major silverware, and followed that up with victory in May’s Conference League final. Glasner announced four months earlier that he would not renew his contract with the south London club. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Guardian sport

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Nottingham Forest have announced the arrival of Oliver Glasner as the club's new head coach.The Austrian tactician departed Crystal Palace at the end of last season following a spell in charge which s...
— Yahoo Sports