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Forest owner Marinakis defends his actions towards Espirito Santo

Forest owner Marinakis defends his actions towards Espirito Santo

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has defended his actions towards manager Nuno Espirito Santo following Sunday's 2-2 draw with already-relegated Leicester City, Afrosport reports. The Greek billionaire approached Espirito Santo after the game to vent his frustration over the use of Nigeria striker Taiwo Awoniyi who came off the bench and was in discomfort after colliding with the goalpost in an attempt to connect with an...

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Forest boss Espirito Santo wins Premier League Manager of the Month for March

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo has been awarded as the Premier League Manager of the Month for March, making it the third time he has claimed the award this season, Afrosport reports. The Midlands outfit, under the Sao Tome and Principe-born tactician, have continued their quest to secure Champions League qualification next season, securing 1-0 and 4-2 victories over reigning champions Manchester City and relegation-threatened...

‘Big blow’ for Forest as Ola Aina ruled out with calf injury

‘Big blow’ for Forest as Ola Aina ruled out with calf injury

Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo has revealed Ola Aina will be sidelined for a while with a calf injury he picked up in Tuesday's 1-0 Premier League victory over Manchester United at the City Ground, Afrosport reports. The 28-year-old Nigerian was replaced by Alex Moreno before the break and left the stadium in crutches. The injury of Ola Aina is a big blow for Forest...

Nottingham Forest lose appeal against fine for social media criticism of referee

Nottingham Forest lose appeal against fine for social media criticism of referee

Nottingham Forest have failed in their appeal against a fine imposed on them for a social media post made last season, Afrosport reports. Forest were fined £750,000 for a post that criticised Premier League match official Stuart Attwell, who was on video assistant referee duty. The team published the post last April after a 2-0 defeat to Everton in the Premier League, a match in which...

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Espirito Santo pleased with continuous Nottingham Forest improvement

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo is pleased with his side's continuous improvement after recording a massive 1-0 win over reigning Premier League champions Manchester City at the City Ground on Saturday afternoon, Afrosport reports. Callum Hudson-Odoi's 83rd minute winner moved Forest four points clear of City in third, further solidifying their quest for Champions League football next season. Forest are also three points behind second-placed...