Nottingham Forest Appoints New Head Coach to Three-Year Contract

Nottingham Forest named Oliver Glasner as head coach on a three-year contract. Glasner said discussions with owner Evangelos Marinakis over a seafood platter in Athens convinced him to take the role. Glasner stated he wants to restore the "sweet honey" of European football at the club.

He met the squad on Monday and said the team can grow after finishing last season outside the relegation zone and reaching the Europa League semi-finals.

Background on the Appointment The club had changed head coaches four times in the previous 12 months before this appointment. Glasner had left Crystal Palace after two years that included an FA Cup win, a Conference League title, and a Community Shield.

Glasner said the hierarchy worked hard to secure him and that he sees potential to exceed expectations, though results will take time. He noted that new habits typically appear within three to six months.

"When we had talks, I probably found one of the few people who is more ambitious than I am," Glasner said of Marinakis. He added that every Premier League club is ambitious but that success requires the right ingredients first. Glasner addressed the need for stability, comparing it to marriage and noting that clubs want long-term consistency even though it is uncommon.

He said the owner and he view stability as the foundation for success. Glasner also cited the club’s history as two-time European champions as a factor in his decision. He said he believes the group can succeed if everyone works in the same direction.