The Athletic FC Podcast Why are Forest swapping Nuno for Ange?
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Sep 9, 2025 Tim Spiers, an expert on Nuno Espirito Santo's tenure at Wolves, joins the discussion to unpack Nottingham Forest’s management shakeup. They dive into the reasons behind Nuno's sacking and the potential of Ange Postecoglou stepping in as head coach. The conversation highlights the emotional toll on fans, the challenges of adjusting a mismatched squad, and the impact of this shift on team dynamics. Spiers also touches on Postecoglou's coaching style and what it means for the club's future aspirations in both the Premier League and Europe.
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Sacking Felt Inevitable
- The Nuno sacking felt both shocking and predictable due to public rows and transfer issues.
- Tim Spiers sees the collapse as inevitable after the public power struggle with the sporting director.
West Ham Game Was A Turning Point
- Matt Davies-Adams was at the West Ham game and knew change was coming after that poor showing.
- He felt sacking swiftly was better than dragging it out into international breaks.
Transfers Exposed Internal Friction
- The transfer window exposed fractured relationships and misaligned recruitment between Nuno and the sporting director.
- Tim argues many new signings were unwanted by Nuno, worsening behind-the-scenes tensions.