Ally McCoist forced to eat his words as ‘massive’ Vitor Pereira gamble pays off for Nottingham Forest

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Credit: Imago Ally McCoist forced to eat his words as ‘massive’ Vitor Pereira gamble pays off for Nottingham Forest Tue 26 May 2026 13:00, UK Vitor Pereira has every right to walk around with a smug look after keeping Nottingham Forest in the Premier League this season.The former Wolves boss was extremely underestimated when he was appointed back in February, becoming Forest’s fourth manager of the 2025-26 campaign after Sean Dyche’s sacking.However, he achieved exactly what Evangelos Marinakis brought him in to do, keeping the Reds in England’s top tier, even finishing above Tottenham Hotspur with a 16th-place standing.Despite winning 40 per cent of his games in charge, speculation remains around Pereira’s future at the City Ground. But with more success wanted at Forest, a new contract appears to be on the cards. 👔 Nottingham Forest Manager News 👔 Get the inside track on the City Ground dugout with real-time updates on shortlist candidates and key boardroom decisions.

VISIT THE NEXT MANAGER HUB Vitor Pereira has become a fan favourite at the City GroundFootball Insider understands that Marinakis is prepared to hand Pereira a “big budget” this summer, suggesting that the hard-to-please owner has been greatly impressed by the manager. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES While it was far from a perfect season at the City Ground, Forest securing Premier League safety and making it to the Europa League semi-finals should definitely be seen as a success.Several pundits doubted the move for Pereira back in February, especially Ally McCoist, who described the appointment as a “massive gamble,” also labelling it as a decision that Marinakis must “live and die by” [TNT Sports].Vitor PereiraGamesWonDrawnLostWin %Nottingham Forest2086640%It wasn’t just McCoist who doubted the Portuguese figure, but he was by far one of the loudest voices.

Now, his apologies need to be just as loud after Pereira’s success at the City Ground.Which Nottingham Forest players could be sacrificed this summer?If the Reds want to avoid getting caught up in another Premier League relegation battle, the summer transfer window will be absolutely essential.It won’t just be about incomings, either. Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Nottingham Forest Insider Access Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of the City Ground.