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Today marks the end of my journey as head coach of Nottingham Forest.

I want to say a sincere thank you to everyone connected with this incredible football club. Although this decision came as a complete surprise to me and without any warning, I fully respect the club's right to make the decisions it believes are best for its future.

Naturally, I am disappointed and saddened. I truly believed in what we were building together, and I leave with a sense of pride in everything we achieved over the past months.

Together, we enjoyed a memorable end to the season. We secured the club's Premier League status, reached the semi-finals of the Europa League, and created moments that will stay with me forever. Most importantly, I saw a group of players grow in confidence, belief and togetherness. Watching them develop, fight for one another and represent this club with passion has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career.

I would like to thank my coaching staff, the players, everyone behind the scenes, and especially the supporters. From my first day, your passion, loyalty and unwavering support made me feel incredibly welcome. You were with us through every challenge and every success, and I will always be grateful for that.

I leave Nottingham Forest with no bitterness or resentment—only respect, gratitude and wonderful memories. Football is full of unexpected moments, and while this chapter has ended sooner than I expected, I will always look back on my time here with pride and affection.

I wish the players, the staff, the supporters and everyone at Nottingham Forest every success in the future. This is a special club, and I sincerely hope it continues to grow and achieve great things.

Thank you for everything.

Vitor Pereira

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We asked for your views on Vitor Pereira's exit and Oliver Glasner being set to take charge at Nottingham Forest.

Here are some of your comments:

Linda: I'm gutted. Yet another manager, we will be the laughing stock of the Premier League. The team and fans were so happy with Vitor Periera , why change again?

Jon: The revolving door at the City Ground shows no signs of slowing down. You have to feel for Vitor having guided Forest to safety. He appeared to have galvanised the squad after a very turbulent season, resulting in a solid finish and a feeling of harmony around the club. That's said, he seldom stays long in his managerial posts so a change in the near future could not have been ruled out. Massive excitement (if the rumours are true) around the appointment of Glasner. Let's hope he can work the same magic at Forest as he did at Palace! An excellent tactician who hopefully, finally, gives Forest the stability to allow for success to follow!

Sean: Never a quiet moment at the City Ground! Disappointed for Pereira because he'd started something good for us at the end of last season, he was getting good stuff from our misfiring B team too! But Glasner is a quality appointment, he has done fantastic things at Crystal Palace. So the future can only get better and hopefully we don't make as many appointments next season!

Ken: So we get rid of the best tactical manager we've ever had. Well done Marinakis. Our club is a laughing stock. Once again there was absolutely no need to change anything. Get your money on us to get relegated.

Simeon: Not again!

Marcus: Five managers in just over a season? I'm so embarrassed to be a Forest fan.

Ian: I like Vitor. I feel sorry for Vitor. And, once again, it is standard Forest drama (which is getting tiresome, year on year). However, what a coup. Extremely exciting appointment and signal of intent.

Oliver Glasner, who led Palace to the Europa Conference League title last season following their FA Cup success in 2025, will become Nottingham Forest's fifth manager in fewer than 12 months.

It is understood Vitor Pereira was informed of the decision late on Tuesday evening in a move which blindsided the former Wolves boss.

He had a year left on his deal at the City Ground and recently attended a meeting in London to finalise transfer plans.

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Vitor Pereira is poised to leave Nottingham Forest with the club ready to appoint former Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner as his successor.

BBC Sport understands a deal to appoint the Austrian is virtually done with just the formalities left to complete.

Contact with Glasner, who left the role as Palace manager at the end of last season, was first initiated earlier this summer.

What do you think of the move? Get in touch with your views here

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Four Premier League clubs have been given financial penalties for breaching the Uefa's squad-cost rule for 2025.

Aston Villa have been fined 22.5m euros (£19.4m) for a "significant breach", while Chelsea have been fined 3m euros (£2.6m), of which 2m euros (£1.7m) is suspended.

Nottingham Forest must pay 2.5m euros (£2.2m), with Newcastle United to pay 3m euros (£2.6m).

The Magpies have also reached a settlement for an overspend in relation to Uefa's football earnings threshold, which means the club must pay a further fine of 10m euros (£8.6m). Of this, 7m euros (£6m) has been suspended for three years pending future compliance.

Three of the clubs either sold infrastructure to directly linked companies, or players to associated teams.

This was previously admissible under Premier League rules - it will not be from next season - but not by Uefa regulations.

Newcastle posted a £34.7m profit after selling the leasehold to St James' Park and adjacent land to PZ Holdings Limited, a subsidiary company.

All four clubs were in Europe last season, and the fines show the difficulties of complying with different rules across two competitions.

Uefa reduced the squad-cost limit from 80% to 70% of a club's income last season, making it more challenging to comply.

The Premier League has introduced its own variation of squad-cost limits, which kicks in from Wednesday.

While clubs in Europe will have to adhere to Uefa's 70%, the other 11 Premier League teams will be permitted to spend upwards of 85% of income on the playing staff and the manager.

The Premier League is trying to protect the competitive balance by allowing those without income from European competition to spend a higher proportion of their earnings.

Forest are not in a multi-year settlement period, while Newcastle's does not relate to squad-cost ratio.

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We asked you which players you have watched at the World Cup that you think would be a great fit at Forest.

Here are some of your comments:

David: Canada's Tajon Buchanan, who currently plays for Villarreal in Spain, looks like he could be a better replacement for Anthony Elanga than Dan Ndoye has proven to be. Aggressive, quick, good in tight spaces and can pass the ball when under pressure.

Roy: Very impressed with Thelo Aasgaad who plays for Rangers and Norway. He has made some really clever moves when he has the ball at his feet.

Andy: Elanga back. He's lost at Newcastle and proving his worth with Sweden at the World Cup.

Duncan: Bring in Zion Suzuki from Japan. Cracking keeper.

Andrew: I like the look of Angulo from Ecuador. Would be perfect for our left hand side.

Tell us the players you want, with your reasoning, here.