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He is a man who can embrace a club like ours and lift both the individual player and the entire club to a new level," says Schmedes."

Cooper will be in charge for the weekend's game against Copenhagen.

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9th Sept 2025, 15:55By Jack Cunningham

talkSPORT understands that the final straw that broke the camel's back, leading to Nuno Espirito Santo being sacked by Nottingham Forest happened during the 3-0 defeat to West Ham United.

However, it wasn't the result, and it was actually because he didn't bring Douglas Luiz off the bench.

Forest signed the Brazilian from Juventus during the transfer window, but he was only on the bench against the Hammers.

And after refusing to bring him on and introducing Omari Hutchinson for just a minute, Evangelos Marinakis made up his mind and decided Nuno had to go.

Nuno's relationship with Edu had collapsed over the summer window over signings, and that proved to be the final straw.

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9th Sept 2025, 15:24By Jack Cunningham

After Nuno Espirito Santo's departure, the first Nottingham Forest player to pay tribute to the manager is Neco Williams.

The Welshman became a huge part of the Forest side that sealed their return to Europe last season.

"Had some amazing memories playing under you & wish you nothing but the best in the future!"

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9th Sept 2025, 14:17By Jack Cunningham

talkSPORT understands that West Ham United rejected the chance to sign Andre Onana on loan.

The Cameroonian international is set to join Trabzonspor for the remainder of the season after Senne Lammens' arrival on deadline day.

The Belgian is expected to push Onana further down the pecking order at Old Trafford, where he lost his number one spot Altay Bayindir.

The Hammers were engaged in talks, but after watching him make two mistakes against Grimsby Town, David Sullivan pulled the deal.

Instead, the Irons are looking to bring Lukasz Fabianski back to the club.

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9th Sept 2025, 13:15By Jack Cunningham

Just like that, Nottingham Forest have confirmed the appointment of Ange Postecoglou as their new manager.

The Australian has signed a two-year deal at the City Ground after Nuno Espirito Santo was relieved of his duties in the early hours of this morning.

And in a statement, the news was confirmed.

Forest said: "Nottingham Forest is delighted to confirm the appointment of Ange Postecoglou as the Club’s First Team Head Coach.

"Postecoglou has been in management for over 25 years, arriving on Trentside with experience of regularly competing and winning trophies at the highest level.

"After enjoying very successful seasons with Brisbane Roar and Yokohama F.

Ange has the credentials and the track-record to do this, and we are excited he is joining us on our ambitious
journey."

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9th Sept 2025, 12:51By Jack Cunningham

Chelsea have been dealt two injury blows with news on Liam Delap and Dario Essugo.

Delap limped off during the Blues' 2-0 win over Fulham with a hamstring injury, and he doesn't need surgery.

However, he is expected to be out for ten weeks, with the aim to have him back for the festive period.

Meanwhile, Essugo picked up a thigh injury on international duty and has immediately had surgery.

There is no timescale for his return.

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9th Sept 2025, 12:35By Jack Cunningham

Nottingham Forest legend and talkSPORT pundit Stuart Pearce has been reacting to Nuno Espirito Santo's departure.

It was confirmed in the early hours of this morning that Evangelos Marinakis had parted ways with Nuno after the pair's relationship broke down.

In his place, Ange Postecoglou is set to sign a two-year deal at the City Ground.

The appointment could be confirmed as early as today.

And on Nuno's departure, Pearce said: "I'm a little bit saddened actually, I think that Forest lost a manager in Steve Cooper that the fans were disappointed to lose and I think the same will be said about Nuno as well.

"The club seems to have a lot of stability, a European campaign to look forward to this season, more than established in the Premier League.

"Maybe saying a couple of the things that he said before publicly, maybe the writing was on the wall, but I'm a little bit disappointed.
I think he did well for Forest and established a very good style of play that all the players bought into.

"The first thing that sprung to my mind was Ange’s style of play, which is probably counter to how Forest have been playing and the success that Forest have been playing with.

"Nuno has very much a counter attack style of play, defending deep which suits Milenkovic and one or two others.

"I think we saw against West Ham when they came out and chased the game, they became a little bit open and vulnerable.

"Ange plays a style of play that is more expansive, more open.
The style of play has got to change and is going to change, there is no doubt about that.

"How that suits the squad of players that have been used to playing in one style, that was a big thing for me.

"I enjoy Ange, I enjoy listening to him and in all honesty I enjoy getting in my car and going to cover games where he puts teams on the pitch."

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9th Sept 2025, 12:01By Jack Cunningham

Myles Lewis-Skelly has been left out of England's matchday squad this evening for the game against Serbia.

The Arsenal full-back started the 2-0 win over Andorra at the weekend, but The Sun report he won't be playing any part in the match this evening.

This due to the fact only 23 players are allowed in the matchday squad.

Jarrel Quansah was the unfortunate one to miss out at the weekend, but with Marc Guehi struggling with a groin problem, it seems Quansah has got the nod over Lewis-Skelly.

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9th Sept 2025, 11:42By Jack Cunningham

Ange Postecoglou has been spotted arriving at Nottingham Forest's training ground ahead of signing a deal to become their new manager.

The ex-Tottenham Hotspur gaffer has agreed a two-year deal at the City Ground.

24 hours ago, Nuno Espirito Santo was still the Forest manager, and now here we are a day later, and Postecoglou is in Nottingham finalising his move.

Whatever you say about Evangelos Marinakis, he gets things done quickly.

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9th Sept 2025, 11:34By Jack Cunningham

talkSPORT understands that Ange Postecoglou will sign a two-year deal with Nottingham Forest.

Evangelos Marinakis sacked Nuno Espirito Santo last night after the pair's relationship broke down.

And Postecoglou is set to replace him.

The Australian will be in place for Forest's trip to Arsenal this weekend, live on talkSPORT.

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9th Sept 2025, 11:27By Jack Cunningham

Simon Jordan has been reacting to Nottingham Forest sacking Nuno Espirito Santo.

The former Crystal Palace owner believes that Nuno got what was coming to him after his comments on the relationship with Evangelos Marinakis.

During the transfer window, the ex-Wolves manager went public with his relationship, and from there, things were tricky.

And Jordan thinks he got what he deserved.

Speaking on White and Jordan, he said: "When we addressed the subject ten days ago, when the manager decided to tell the world about his relationship with the owner - it was inevitable.

"I said to yo at the time, that's him gone, and so he has.

"I am not surprised, he's brought it upon himself.

The clip of Nuno talking about his relationship with Marinakis was then played out on-air, and Jordan said: "It's absurd!"

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9th Sept 2025, 10:54By Jack Cunningham

Ange Postecoglou won't the be the only arrival at Nottingham Forest this week.

talkSPORT understands that Scott Munn is also set to get a role.

The Australian left Tottenham Hotspur in the summer after Postecoglou was sacked, having joined the just before Ange's arrival from Celtic.

Munn has a long history in football, having been in an executive role since 2009.

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9th Sept 2025, 10:13By Jack Cunningham

talkSPORT understands that West Ham are in talks with former goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski about returning to the club.

The 40-year-old was released by the Irons this summer after seven years in East London.

However, with Mads Hermansen struggling in the early stages of his West Ham career, a sensational return for Fabianski is on the cards.

The former Polish international was a key part of some successful West Ham sides, making 216 appearances for the Irons.

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9th Sept 2025, 09:58By Jack Cunningham

Away from the carnage at Nottingham Forest, England are in action this evening in World Cup qualifying.

The Three Lions take on Serbia in Belgrade in their toughest game on paper.

The atmosphere is expected to be red hot, but Thomas Tuchel has hinted that Elliot Anderson will start after his impressive debut at the weekend.

Jordan Henderson is with the squad, and the German has suggested that his experience will come in handy.

He said: "Maybe if Elliot Anderson plays again to have Jordan in the dressing room and Jordan on the training pitch and around the team, nothing has changed.

“And he is in very good shape by the way, he had a very good training week.

Of course he will have a voice in the team.

"Jordan has played here, Harry Kane has played here and they have talked already about it.”

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9th Sept 2025, 09:33By Jack Cunningham

Well, this is story is developing quickly.

talkSPORT understands that Nottingham Forest are going to appoint Ange Postecoglou as their next manager, and it could be as early as today!

The club sacked Nuno Espirito Santo last night, and the former Tottenham boss is willing to take the job.

Now we understand that it could all be wrapped up at some point today.

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9th Sept 2025, 09:07By Jack Cunningham

Ange Postecoglou is ready to accept the Nottingham Forest job, talkSPORT understands.

As previously reported, Postecoglou is a leading contender to take charge at the City Ground following the sacking of Nuno Espirito Santo.

The Europa League-winning Tottenham manager's attacking style of play fits the remit of what Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis is looking for.

Marinakis wants to make a swift appointment and Forest travel to Spurs' north London rivals Arsenal on Saturday, live on talkSPORT.

Forest sources have also claimed Oliver Glasner and Andoni Iraola are admired by Marinakis as well as Fulham boss Marco Silva.

Bournemouth are relaxed about the future of Iraola.

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8th Sept 2025, 23:27By Jake Lambourne

Nuno Espirito Santo has been sacked by Nottingham Forest, talkSPORT understands.

Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has been mulling over a change of manager since Espirito Santo made public their breakdown in relationship at a press conference before Forest's 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace last month.

Former Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglu is a leading candidate to succeed Espirito Santo.

Meanwhile Fulham boss Marco Silva is also admired by Marinakis.

An announcement is expected in due course to confirm Santo's axing.

Forest are just days away from travelling to Arsenal on Saturday, live on talkSPORT.

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8th Sept 2025, 20:47By Jake Lambourne

Thomas Tuchel insists he is paying no attention to criticism on himself following England's 2-0 win over Andorra.

While the Three Lions have won each of their opening four World Cup qualifiers, Tuchel has come under fire over his style of play.

But speaking to talKSPORT ahead of Tuesday night's clash away at Serbia, former Chelsea boss Tuchel has declared dealing with negative reactions comes with the England job.

Asked whether he believes criticism aimed at himself and England is unfair and if it affects him, Tuchel said: "No, the criticism is the criticism and the job comes with scrutiny and we're in public.

"It just comes with it, I don't take it personally, but I don't pay any attention to it.

"If we win, if we have the best game or not such a good game, it just makes no sense because I'm in the middle of the process

"I have my own observations, I have my own feedback with my staff and the players.

"So why [listen to criticism]?