Oliver Glasner appointed Nottingham Forest manager amid stability concerns

BBC Football • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 4:47 PM

Last updated Jul 16, 2026

Oliver Glasner appointed Nottingham Forest manager amid stability concerns

Summary

Oliver Glasner has been appointed as Nottingham Forest's manager, marking the club's fifth managerial change within a year. His challenge will center around providing stability after a tumultuous period that saw multiple immediate dismissals. Glasner, who signed a three-year contract, hopes to build a successful foundation at the club, starting with a pre-season friendly against Notts County this Saturday. He previously managed Crystal Palace, leading them to success in domestic competitions before stepping down in May.

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Key Details

•Glasner is Nottingham Forest's fifth manager in less than a year.
•He signed a three-year contract aimed at achieving stability.
•Nottingham Forest is scheduled to play Notts County this Saturday.
•Glasner previously led Crystal Palace to the FA Cup and Europa Conference League.
•The club has seen four managers dismissed in the last year.

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4:47 PMBBC Football — 'Nobody wants to get divorced' - Glasner on Forest challenge

What they're saying

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Oliver Glasner has become Nottingham Forest's fifth manager in less than a year. His challenge now is to bring stability to a club where that has been in short supply.
— BBC Football

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