Forest Round-Up, Saturday 31st October: Glasner Fury as Forest Slump to Brentford Defeat, with Pressure Mounting
It was a grim afternoon in west London as Nottingham Forest went down 2-0 to Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium, leaving Oliver Glasner's side still stuck in the Premier League relegation zone (NottinghamForest.co.uk) (Nottingham Post) (Sky Sports) (Nottingham Post). The performance in attack was once again a major concern, with Sky Sports describing it as another worrying display going forward (Sky Sports).
The result means Forest have taken just six points from their opening nine league games this season, a run that has intensified scrutiny on Glasner's position (BBC Sport). One player in particular endured a torrid time, rated just 3/10 in the Nottingham Post's player ratings as the Reds struggled throughout (Nottingham Post).
Glasner did not hold back afterwards, delivering what was described as an X-rated response and going on a lengthy rant in his press conference (Nottingham Post) (Sky Sports) (Sky Sports). The Guardian reported his post-match briefing lasted 14 frustrated minutes, with the head coach repeatedly banging the desk as he took aim at himself for compromising his principles (The Guardian). He was defiant throughout, insisting "I'm not here to be liked" (The Guardian).
Before kick-off, Glasner had already called on his squad to "take responsibility" ahead of the clash (Nottingham Post). After the game he admitted changes were needed, saying his side were "not ruthless enough" in front of goal (BBC Sport), and warned that something has to change at the club (BBC Sport) (Sky Sports).
Most strikingly, Glasner used his press conference to address his own future, warning that he could become the fifth managerial sacking at the City Ground in just over a year if results don't improve soon (BBC Sport). ESPN reported him going further still, suggesting a "sixth manager will come in" if major changes aren't made at the club (ESPN). BBC Sport's analysis piece questioned directly whether the Austrian is now under serious pressure (BBC Sport), while Sky Sports carried comments from Tim Sherwood claiming Glasner won't still be in charge come January (Sky Sports). The Independent described the head coach as facing fury from supporters amid Forest's miserable Premier League run (The Independent).
Away from the first-team gloom, there was a reminder of transfer business potentially on the horizon, with TeamTalk reporting that Forest are ready to rival Manchester United for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, amid growing expectation that the Frenchman could leave Selhurst Park in January (TeamTalk). As ever with reports of this kind, it remains speculation for now rather than anything concrete.
It's a tough moment for Forest and their head coach, with the pressure clearly mounting after another difficult result. Attention will now turn to whether the club backs Glasner or whether Saturday's rant proves a turning point of a different kind.
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