Nottingham Forest stand by Awoniyi and Dennis manager but demands improvement

Nottingham Forest has only won 6 games and lost 14 throughout the 2022–23 season campaign

Nottingham Forest owner, Evangelos Marinakis, has broken silence on Steve Cooper’s position as manager of the club amid rumours of the sack.

The English Premier League team of two Nigerian players, Taiwo Awoniyi and Emmanuel Dennis, is facing relegation as they sit in the dead zone of the League and are now on an eight-match losing streak.

Rumors surfaced after their most recent 2-1 away defeat to Leeds at Elland Road, claiming that the Welshman had been shown the door.

Marinakis has chosen to stand with Cooper, who guided the team to promotion during the previous season, but he has also made it clear that performance has to improve immediately

A statement for the businessman read: “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.

“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.”

The former Swansea manager is expected to remain and will preside over this weekend’s match at Villa Park against Aston Villa.

Nottingham Forest owner, Evangelos Marinakis, has broken silence on steve cooper’s position as manager of the club amid rumours of the sack.

The English Premier League team of two Nigerian players, Taiwo Awoniyi and Emmanuel Dennis, is facing relegation as they sit in the dead zone of the League and are now on an eight-match losing streak.

Rumors surfaced after their most recent 2-1 away defeat to Leeds at Elland Road, claiming that the Welshman had been shown the door.

Marinakis has chosen to stand with Cooper, who guided the team to promotion during the previous season, but he has also made it clear that performance has to improve immediately

A statement for the businessman read: “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.

“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.”

The former Swansea manager is expected to remain and will preside over this weekend’s match at Villa Park against Aston Villa.