Nottingham ForestTeam·Nottingham Forest has officially appointed Oliver Glasner as its new head coach, with the Austrian taking the helm on July 6, 2026. Glasner steps into the role following the departure of Vítor Pereira, who guided Forest to Premier LeagueCompetition·Premier League survival last season.
The announcement from Forest owner Evangelos MarinakisPlayer·Evangelos Marinakis notably made no reference to Crystal PalaceTeam·Crystal Palace, Glasner's former club. This omission underscores the ongoing animosity between the two clubs, which intensified during the 2025/26 season. An off-field dispute involving a UEFA investigation into Crystal PalaceTeam·Crystal Palace's ownership structure ultimately saw Nottingham ForestTeam·Nottingham Forest elevated to a Europa LeagueCompetition·Europa League spot at Palace's expense, adding a contentious layer to Glasner's transition.
Glasner arrives at the City Ground with a distinguished record from his two-and-a-half-year tenure at Crystal PalaceTeam·Crystal Palace. He led the Eagles to their first major trophy in club history, securing the FA CupCompetition·FA Cup in 2025. This was followed by a Community Shield triumph in August 2025 and, most recently, the UEFA Conference LeagueCompetition·Conference League trophy in May 2026, marking his second European title. Despite these successes, Glasner announced his decision to seek a "new challenge" in January 2026, with Crystal PalaceTeam·Crystal Palace finishing the 2025/26 Premier LeagueCompetition·Premier League season in 15th place.
Nottingham ForestTeam·Nottingham Forest's previous season was marked by significant managerial instability, a stark contrast to Glasner's consistent success. The club made Premier LeagueCompetition·Premier League history by employing four different permanent managers before Pereira's arrival in February 2026. Nuno Espírito Santo, Ange PostecoglouCoach·Ange Postecoglou, and Sean Dyche all had spells in charge before Pereira took over. While Pereira successfully steered Forest to a 16th-place finish, one spot below Crystal PalaceTeam·Crystal Palace, and led them to the Europa LeagueCompetition·Europa League semi-finals – where they were defeated by Aston VillaTeam·Aston Villa – his tenure concluded shortly before Glasner's appointment. Forest's participation in the Europa LeagueCompetition·Europa League last season marked their first European competition in 29 years.
Upon his unveiling, Oliver Glasner expressed his enthusiasm for the new challenge.
"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"— Oliver Glasner.
He further elaborated on his aspirations for the club.
"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. 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"— Oliver Glasner.
Glasner's appointment signals a clear intent from Nottingham ForestTeam·Nottingham Forest to establish stability and build upon their recent European experience, aiming for sustained success in both domestic and continental competitions.
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