Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has made a statement about Steve Cooper, seemingly ending speculation over the manager’s future.
It had been claimed on Wednesday that Cooper was set to be sacked, after Tuesday night's 2-1 Premier League defeat to Leeds United left the Reds above the relegation zone only on goal difference.
It was also their fifth defeat in their last eight league matches.
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But Marinakis has made it clear Cooper remains Forest's 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,” he said, in a statement.
“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.”
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