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Nottingham Forest support manager Steve Cooper with public statement.
Nottingham Forest have released an official statement confirming Steve Cooper will remain as the club’s manager.
After the 2-1 loss against Leeds United dropped Forest to only one point above the relegation zone, According to reports that talks will be undertaken concerning Cooper’s future at The City Ground. Club owner Evangelos Marinakis claims the team “wishes to dispel the uncertainty.”
There were more allegations that Forest had chosen to part ways with Cooper, but Marinakis has denied those claims and has openly backed the former Swansea manager.
“No one denies that our Club is in a difficult position in the Premier League, but we wish to end the speculation and the false and disruptive reporting in the media to confirm that Steve Cooper remains our manager at Nottingham Forest,” Marinakis said.
“We have all been disappointed with recent performances and it is very clear that a lot of hard work needs to be done to address this urgently. Results and performances must improve immediately.
“Now is the time for everyone connected with our club, from us as owners, to the board, our supporters, backroom staff, coaches and players – to come together and fight to secure our status in the Premier League.
“There can be no time for distractions, rumours and speculation. There is only time for hard work, determination, a commitment from Steve and the players to getting the results we need and, of course, the continued magnificent support of the fans of Nottingham Forest.”
"No one denies that our Club is in a difficult position in the Premier League, but we wish to end the speculation and the false and disruptive reporting in the media to confirm that Steve Cooper remains our manager at Nottingham Forest."
— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) April 5, 2023
Forest lost at Elland Road, marking their eleventh road loss in 14 Premier League games, the poorest mark in the league. They have only managed five goals on the road and have let up a staggering 34 goals, but due to their substantially superior home performance, they are in the running to stay in the division.
Forest are now on an eight-game streak without a win in the Premier League while frequently picking up points on their home field. Presently, only seven points separate Southampton at the bottom of the standings from 12th-place Crystal Palace. Leeds‘ victory last night moved them up the standings from 19th to 13th, passing Forest in the process.