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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Will Unwin

Postecoglou and Marinakis reputations on the line after Forest’s day of upheaval

Nuno Espírito Santo, Ange Postecoglou and Evangelos Marinakis
Nuno Espírito Santo, Ange Postecoglou and Evangelos Marinakis. Composite: Guardian Picture Desk

Crossing the Nottingham Forest owner, Evangelos Marinakis, is rarely a wise move. When Nuno Espírito Santo went public about the deteriorating relationship between the two most important men at the City Ground, a parting of ways became inevitable.

Nuno deserved better after leading Forest back to Europe after 30 years away and his popularity within the club means it will be difficult for Ange Postecoglou to replace him. Players and staff will not immediately embrace the change because of the admiration and warmth they felt for Nuno.

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