Oliver Glasner is already under serious pressure at Nottingham Forest, just months after taking on the role. Bryan King, a former scout for Everton, Tottenham, and Aston Villa, suggests the coach's position is significantly influenced by the club's owner, Evangelos Marinakis.
Since Glasner's appointment in July, the team has struggled, failing to win any of their last four Premier League matches. On Friday, they managed a 1-1 draw against Ipswich, halting a dismal run of three consecutive defeats.
In fact, across all competitions, Forest have managed only a solitary win in nine outings. King asserts that in such circumstances, Glasner is burdened with more than just tactical considerations.
He commented:
It’s not just about building a football team there.
You’re also constantly trying to keep your head above water because of the owner.
King highlighted Marinakis’ reputation for lacking patience with managers, recalling how he is known to appoint someone and expect results within a mere six months before opting for a change.
He has a reputation for bringing someone in, giving them six months, and then wanting to get rid of them.
The draw with Ipswich was a decent result, although, to be honest, they should have won.
What strikes King as particularly concerning is the rapid onset of discussions surrounding Glasner's potential dismissal.
You start working in August, and by October, people are already talking about your departure.
Where else in business or sport does such a ridiculous approach to club building and management exist?
According to King, under Marinakis, any manager’s position can turn precarious in an instant.
When you have an owner like that, everything is up in the air.
You could win a cup on Saturday and be out of a job by Monday.
The situation is compounded by an unforgiving fixture list, with upcoming matches against Brentford, Manchester City, Bournemouth, and Chelsea looming on the horizon.
Despite the mounting pressure, Glasner maintains a level of optimism. Following the draw with Ipswich, he remarked:
The first thing I’ve learned in the Premier League is to respect every point, especially away from home.
In his view, the results do not fully reflect the performance of the team.
The scoreline doesn’t reflect our display.
But there’s no other solution than to keep working hard.
Everyone feels we are heading in the right direction.
The troubles at Nottingham Forest trace back to the departure of Nuno Espirito Santo, who guided the team to a commendable seventh-place finish in the Premier League and secured a spot in the Europa League last season. Following his exit, the club has been in a constant cycle of managerial changes, and the current poor start has reignited speculation about yet another shakeup.
