Nottingham Forest boss Oliver Glasner has received the backing of his players following a meeting with them at the club's training ground. (Telegraph - subscription required), external
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We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's Premier League game between Brentford and Nottingham Forest.
Here are some of your comments:
Brentford fans
Ethan: A hard-working performance by all the players, especially Igor Thiago, who is starting to find his form again. Great to see the subs also having an impact - the minute Jaidon Anthony came on he got an assist.
David: A challenging game after the past couple of matches but the resolve was there. Thiago was consistently fouled but got no favours from the officials, then got a deserved goal. Kevin Schade was also consistently hacked down. A gritty performance.
Tom: Really solid and professional performance by the Bees. Delighted with the result and the way we ensured Forest never looked like scoring. Delighted for Igor.
Rob: Thought it was a bit of a strange game really. Bees started well but Forest got into the game. Very surprised by Xaver Schlager going off a half-time because he had caused us problems. Once the Bees scored their second, Forest looked defeated. I was chuffed for Thiago. Hopefully he can go on a goalscoring run.
Forest fans
Peter: We were building something under Vitor Pereira, scoring goals and playing with freedom. We played with the same 4-2-3-1 since coming up to the Premier League. Now we're playing with Oliver Glasner's narrow, rigid system and it's costing us game after game. What's wrong with Ola Aina, Jair Cunha, Murillo and Neco Williams across the back? The performance xG might be good but data doesn't win games of football.
Nigel: Something is very wrong at Forest right now and there are ominous signs of deja vu. Glasner is clearly a very good manager but, as in any job, it's not always just about your qualifications but also about cultural fit. I hope I'm wrong - as we can't keep on doing this - but he simply might be the right guy at the wrong club.
David: Thomas Frank please - ASAP! We have so much class sitting on the bench but continue playing League One players. Come on, Marinakis, sort this out now.
John: I'm just keeping my fingers crossed that Mr Marinakis does not get yet another itchy trigger finger, otherwise we really will be back to square one - again!
Jonty Colman
BBC Sport journalist
Image source, Getty ImagesNottingham Forest were onto their third manager of the campaign this time last year, but their start this season compared with last has been similar.
Oliver Glasner has only recorded one win in Forest's first nine league games this term - the same as 12 months ago, when the joint efforts of Nuno Espirito Santo, Ange Postecoglou and Sean Dyche also registered a sole win.
Glasner does at least have six points compared to last season's five at the same stage. But despite the City Ground manager merry-go-round, they were 18th last term at this point.
The summer appointment of Glasner following his exit from Crystal Palace was perhaps a surprising one. The Austrian left Palace as the club's most successful manager after winning the FA Cup, Community Shield and Conference League in the space of 12 months.
It did, however, show ambition from the East Midlands side, and by their own recent standards, loyalty has so far remained.
Glasner is thought to be safe for the moment, and with the head coach just under four months into a three-year contract, parting company with him would be expensive.
BBC Sport has been told by multiple sources that Glasner's salary at the City Ground is in the region of £10m a year.
So while a change of head coach seems unlikely, for now at least, Glasner has promised a change of tack in his approach to managing Forest.
"We start with hugging," Glasner told BBC Radio 5 Live. "If hugging doesn't work, we try the opposite."
He later told Match of the Day: "The only way is to change it or these things will happen again. That's what we will do."
Laura Kenyon
Final Score reporter
Image source, Getty ImagesThe stats tell the story. Just six goals in nine Premier League games - and a failure to score in five of those top-flight fixtures is a big reason for Nottingham Forest's position in the relegation zone.
Against Brentford, Oliver Glasner's side did indeed find the back of the net... unfortunately for them, it was their own.
So how can they turn it around?
XG is a controversial and blunt measuring tool, granted. But there is no doubt Forest are creating decent chances, and converting those would instantly propel them up the table. So who will step up to the challenge?
Many Forest fans believe Liam Delap will come good given the benefit of patience and time. The 23-year-old striker has scored just one goal since joining from Chelsea.
Delap was replaced by the experienced Chris Wood in the second half at Gtech Community Stadium. The 34-year-old failed to get going and make any real mark on the game. It was the same issue for substitute Arnaud Kalimuendo.
Ryan Yates had the best opportunity and the midfield may need to bolster a faltering strike force if this goal drought continues.
Igor Jesus scored the winner in Forest's only league win of the season. The injured Brazilian cannot return quickly enough for Glasner's faltering side.
Tottenham are still interested in Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White and could make a move for the midfielder in January. (Football Insider), external
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Jonty Colman
BBC Sport journalist
Image source, Getty ImagesOliver Glasner's Nottingham Forest side sit 19th in the Premier League table after nine matches
More dropped points for Nottingham Forest leave them second-bottom ahead of a meeting with league leaders Manchester City next weekend.
With just one Premier League win in nine games since the arrival of Oliver Glasner as head coach in the summer, just one point picked up from the last 15 available will raise some eyebrows.
Only Manchester United (18.6) have managed more shots per game in the Premier League this season than Forest (16.9), but the Tricky Trees are the division's lowest scorers.
In nine games, they have mustered just six goals. Five of those matches saw them fail to score.
With a further 15 shots today, and just one on target coming in the 78th minute from James McAtee, their failure to convert attempts into goals could prove costly for both their chances of success this season and Glasner's hopes of staying on as head coach.
Nottingham Forest boss Oliver Glasner speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "Very frustrating. It's the same story as every week but if things always happen in the same way there's a kind of pattern.
"Today is completely clear, we have to change something, a few things. I have to change a few things and I will change a few things, 100%. We can't continue in the same way, we have to change and that's the key.
"We are making too many mistakes, the defence, then we are down. We controlled the game. It was the fourth goal we conceded with a long ball from the goalkeeper. This just can't be. It's so obvious. We are slow, making the same mistakes, always different players.
"If you miss always chances, it's also a pattern. I don't want to talk about statistics because it doesn't count - we didn't score a goal and we conceded two.
"Credit to Brentford for the second goal they scored, it was a fantastic counter-attack. We are making too many mistakes in our defence and we were not ruthless enough, good enough in finishing. That's the truth.
"The only way is to change it or these things will happen again. That's what we will do."
On how he will make those changes: "A few things I have on my mind. I could see a few things, I was not really placed all the time since my arrival and sometimes I feel like I made too many compromises.
"It's time to make compromises, it's time to show a way that everyone has to follow and if you don't want to follow then I guess then the sixth manager will come in."
Hear more from Glasner, speaking to BBC Radio Nottingham, on BBC Sounds here
Did you know?
Forest have failed to score in five of their nine Premier League games this season, no side has done so more; that's despite having more xG than their opponents in seven of those nine matches.
Nottingham Forest have lost four of their last five league games (drew one), as many as in their previous 17 (won five, drew eight, lost four).
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Brentford will attempt to earn their third win of the season, against a Nottingham Forest side who go into the weekend in the bottom three in the table.
BBC Sport examines some of the key themes ahead of Saturday's meeting at Gtech Community Stadium (15:00 GMT).
In last weekend's draw against Hull City, Brentford conceded first for the first time in all competitions this season. It happened again against Sunderland in the EFL Cup in midweek, where they let in three goals in a 13-minute first-half spell.
Although ultimately fruitless, the Bees did at least fight back with two goals, one of which came in injury time from Igor Thiago, who will be hoping that can spark some league form.
The Brazil international scored 22 league goals in 2025-26, but he's managed just one in eight games so far this season despite an expected goals total of 3.79.
Luckily for him, his team-mates have been finding the net, with Brentford the only side other than leaders Manchester City to have scored in all eight of their Premier League games so far this season.
Jaidon Anthony has only contributed one but does have a good record against Nottingham Forest, scoring three goals in four Premier League appearances against them for Bournemouth and Burnley.
Two of those games ended in draws, which is something Brentford are making a habit of, having drawn five of their eight league matches this season.
At first glance, Nottingham Forest are in a similar position to last season. After eight games they have one more point (six to five in 2025-26) in 18th.
It was at this stage last season that Forest sacked their manager for the second time in the campaign, so current boss Oliver Glasner must be feeling a bit nervous.
But Glasner also had a slow start at former club Crystal Palace. He didn't win any of his opening six games in charge and the Eagles also didn't win any of their first eight in his first full season.
And while the results are similar to last season, the performances are more encouraging. As the Austrian has pointed out, Forest are creating opportunities. They are third in the Premier League for shots taken (137) and fifth for big chances created (19).
His side are sixth in the expected goals table (13.49) but joint-bottom when it comes to real goals (6). That xG underperformance comes out at -7.49, the biggest shortfall in the Premier League by some margin – a gap that was increased in the 1-1 draw against Ipswich last time out, when Forest had 17 shots and an xG of 2.29.
Glasner believes it's only a matter of time before the chances turn into goals, but Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis is notoriously impatient where results are concerned, as four managers last season can confirm.
Nottingham Forest should have beaten Ipswich last time out but that draw was another example of a game where they haven't taken their chances.
I do think things will turn for Oliver Glasner's side eventually but they are in the bottom three and he is desperate for a win.
I thought Brentford would beat Hull last week but they ended up sharing the points. The Bees do draw a lot of games and that is probably the most sensible prediction here.
Sutton's prediction: 1-1
Image source, Getty ImagesNottingham Forest head coach Oliver Glasner says it was "a great moment" to have defender Nicolo Savona back in team training at the City Ground this week, following a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
The 23-year-old has been out of action since January after sustaining a serious knee injury which then required surgery in March.
"It was a great moment for him and for the team," Glasner told BBC Radio Nottingham. "It is great to have him back after seven months and have him join the first part of team training.
"There is still a long way to go to get used to the Premier League but, for now, the best thing is there was no reaction afterwards in his knee. That means we can continue integrating him into team training and preparing him for top-flight football.
"It is an absolutely fantastic update."
When asked whether the Italian will do his own pre-season once he is back fully fit, Glasner replied: "Yes. He still can't do the full training sessions so he just does the first part and then he does his individual stuff.
"We always have to see how the knee reacts, but so far so good. We are always trying to progress things but we recognise the need to deload his knee.
"Everything is on track so far, but it is now about really being patient with him. We have a friendly in the international break where hopefully he will get his first 15, 30 or 45 minutes."
Listen to more from Glasner's pre-match interview with Colin Fray, including the Austrian's belief that Nottingham Forest will turn form into results, below or on BBC Sounds here
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BBC Sport
Nottingham Forest boss Oliver Glasner has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Brentford at Gtech Community Stadium (kick-off Saturday 15:00 GMT).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Glasner confirmed Nicolo Savona and Igor Jesus are "still out."
He added: "Nicolas DomÃnguez is progressing very well but we'll train for the first time tomorrow with the team, let's see if the game is maybe a little bit too early, but he should be fine and ready for Manchester City."
Glasner said there is a "doubt" with the readiness of Dan Ndyoe. He explained: "He felt after the game and the entire week, also the last week since returning from Switzerland with some hamstring fatigue. Let's see if he can train tomorrow with the team and does well without taking any risk. He is available and if not he will miss the game but then he should be OK for Manchester City."
The boss also confirmed that Neco Williams is OK. He explained: "He trained from day number one. He fell on his nerve. He was numb and had that huge pain during or in the game, but everything settled and so he trained the entire week."
On form, Glasner said: "I don't think that players are out of form, I think some players are showing better performances than they showed the entire last year. I feel we're completely heading into the right direction. This is now the first time where it looks like there's a little bit of stability for months now. That's why I'm completely fine with what's happening at the training ground, how the players are presenting. Of course we are not pleased with the results and with the points we have but again, that's then our job, to get the results."
On maintaining a sense of calm on the pitch, he added: "For me being level headed is the only solution because no player is to blame for missing a chance or clearances on the goal line. It doesn't make sense to get emotional and to starting shouting. For me it is not getting nervous, it is about sticking to what we started a few months ago."
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Image source, Getty ImagesNottingham Forest midfielder Nicolas Dominguez missed Friday's draw at Ipswich Town because of "a minor muscle injury," Oliver Glasner has revealed.
The 28-year-old, who came in for the injured Morgan Gibbs-White against Arsenal, is expected to return in time for Saturday's trip to Brentford.
"He has a minor muscle injury, but he could be back next week," said Glasner.
"It's always when we have these small issues that we don't want to take the risk because it's the same as Morgan, and [we need to consider] whether he will be available next week.
"We are confident he will be available against Brentford, or at the latest against Manchester City."
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We asked for your thoughts after Friday's Premier League game between Ipswich and Nottingham Forest.
Here are some of your comments:
Ipswich fans
Matt: Good to hold on for a point. Two seasons ago in the Premier League we would have lost that game. Not sure Jaden Philogene is the same player he was last season. Not totally convinced by Emersonn. Julio Enciso is a seriously classy player. We look much better at the back than last time and yet again Christian Walton was outstanding.
Paddy: Went to the match - Town were quite lethargic and too many sloppy passes. A draw a decent result as Forest missed so many opportunities
Andrew: We keep showing we have the fight to get back into games when going behind, misplaced passes got the nerves going especially in 2nd half but thought we might steal the points in last few minutes. Happy to have another point in the bag.
Ricky: Extremely poor home performance. Gave the ball away far too often in dangerous positions. Struggled to get three successive passes together. They had no threat in the final third, and produced little worthy of note. They struggled with the Forest high press. Fortunate to get a point.
Nottingham Forest fans
Tucker: Good performance but lack a goalscorer. They're a good team with no end product. Difficult to play against. Unlucky against Palace and Arsenal. Definite red card for Diop though.
Andy: Really poor end product. We have better finishers than Delap. He's just not cutting it. Also what does Glasner see in NDoye? He was virtually invisible again. It's like playing with 10 men. We need finishers on from the start.
David: It's much worse if we were not creating chances and making multiple individual errors - those have been the issue in the past. If we took our chances we would have battered Crystal Palace and Ipswich and been five points better off - without even considering the VAR issues in other games. Creating chances gives me confidence we will be fine, and a good away point given the horrendous conditions I guess.
John: Forest are sleepwalking into a relegation battle. They can't carry on missing goalscoring chances like they are week after week after week. Every other aspect of their game is solid but the offensive part of their game is woeful to say the least and that is purely down to the players.
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Image source, Getty ImagesIf ever a 90 minutes summed up a season, this was it for Nottingham Forest.
After their opening seven league games, their expected goals tally stood at -6.2. That figure only continues to rise after an xG of 2.31 tonight.
The under-performing leaves more for questions for Oliver Glasner to answer, especially with the previous disdain Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has shown for a poor run of form. Last season alone they had four managers, and it is just over a year since Ange Postecoglou's 39-day reign ended following six defeats and no wins in eight games.
Glasner also had a slow start at former club Crystal Palace, failing to taste victory in his opening six games in charge and then their first eight in his first full season, and the Austrian and Marinakis are said to be in constant contact and have a good relationship.
Their lack of goals - now a joint-league low of six in seven games - is a concern and it was confusing why Glasner left Chris Wood, who he has asked to lead a group discussion around goalscoring in training this season, on the bench until the 94th minute.
Liam Delap worked hard again but failed to hit the target with any of his three shots and, with only one goal since his £50m summer move from Chelsea, his place in the starting XI is likely to come under question sooner rather than later.
Nottingham Forest manager Oliver Glasner, spoke to the media after his side's draw against Ipswich Town: "Very good performance at the end and a great start to the game. For 15-20 minutes Ipswich were in control and then we made a mistake just before half-time to get a 1-1 draw.
"The reaction in the second-half was amazing, really dominating and it isn't easy playing here at Ipswich, in their home stadium and all the effort keeping them in a 1-1 finish overall, but it is important to stay calm because it feels everything is going into the right direction, we have to be patient and then we will get the reward."
On the mistakes his defenders made: "It is football and it is a game of mistakes and no one does it on purpose but it is how we react and the reaction was great, we kept playing forward and we created these moments.
"It's the only thing we can do is to support the players, everyone sees and feels the way we are playing the game is right, but the results aren't what we want. We have to respect that Ipswich are a good team, so lets take the point and respect the point and we will rebuild on our performance.
"There is no other way than to support the players and encourage them because they work so hard to get into the situation do so many things in training we are showing them videos and speaking to them well.
"It is a lot of positives to take, if we did the opposite and blaming the players, they will loose their confidence. We have to support them and keep believing."
On the VAR review of a possible denial of an obvious goal-scoring opportunity following a tackle by Ipswich's Issa Diop: "It doesn't make sense [to speak to the referee] because it is what he decided and we have to accept it, it looks like the VAR was not from the East Midlands today. It felt like it was a red card but we couldn't have played a more dominant game than we did in the second half.
"Not to blame the referee, we will keep analysing, and practising. Maybe I am wrong or I don't know if the referee was a former football player. He won't change it anymore, so we accept it."
Forest forward Morgan Gibbs-White, spoke to Sky Sports: "We have had so many good performances recently but never enough to get the three points and get over the line. I feel like we have had a lot of chances, the first-half was a mis-match, they were in control and then we were.
"The second-half, we were completely dominant and we should have won the game in my eyes. As long as we keep performing like this surely we have to win."
On why Forest are struggling to score: "This is a question we have been asking ourselves in training, we have been doing shooting drills and if you had seen how they were going in yesterday...But they just were not in the game. It is a topic of discussion and it is not good enough but I am proud of the boys for keeping going and performing high.
"It is a massive mentality and this is a bad phase that we are going through but we need to stay positive, keep the togetherness and mentality and performances. If we keep performing like this, surely we will have to win."
On whether Diop should have been sent off: "It is difficult to say because you don't know if he's going to get there.
"My only question is, why did that have to go to VAR when both the referee and linesman are standing there watching? It should be an on-field decision there and then. I do agree with the decision because we don't know if he was going to get there.
"I think there needs to be ownership on the pitch. The referee and the linesman could both see what could have happened but VAR always have to get involved. But it is what it is."
Did you know?
Since his debut in February 2024, no full-back/wing-back has recorded more assists in the Premier League than Forest's Daniel Munoz (13), while he leads all such players for goal contributions in that time (21 – 8 goals, 13 assists).
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