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Leicester City has sacked manager Steve Cooper after a 2-1 defeat to Chelsea, leaving the club 16th in the Premier League. Cooper, who joined Leicester five months ago, is the second managerial casualty of the season. Assistant manager Alan Tate and first team coach Steve Rands have also left the club. First team coach Ben Dawson will oversee training as the club searches for a new manager.
Nuno Espirito Santo has been appointed as the new head coach of Nottingham Forest, replacing Steve Cooper who was sacked after a poor run of results. Nuno, who previously managed Wolverhampton Wanderers and Tottenham Hotspur, joins Forest on a two-and-a-half-year contract. His first game in charge will be against Bournemouth, followed by matches against Newcastle and Manchester United. Several members of the coaching staff have also left the club.
Steve Cooper has been sacked as manager of Nottingham Forest after a breakdown in his relationship with owner Evangelos Marinakis. Cooper's grievances with Marinakis began with a disrespectful comment made by the club's former chairman, and tensions escalated over time. Despite achieving promotion and keeping Forest in the Premier League, Cooper's popularity with fans and lack of criticism from the media irked Marinakis, who expected more success. The club's hierarchy, including Marinakis' son Miltiadis, often challenged Cooper's decisions and tactics. Cooper's departure marks the end of a tumultuous relationship, with Nuno Espirito Santo set to take over as manager.
Nottingham Forest has sacked head coach Steve Cooper after a run of poor results, with Nuno Espirito Santo in advanced talks to replace him. Cooper, who led Forest to promotion last season, struggled in the Premier League, with the team currently 17th and without a win in their last six league games. Espirito Santo, the former Wolves and Tottenham manager, is expected to take over at Forest.
Brighton and Hove Albion manager Roberto De Zerbi explained that his exuberant celebration after their 3-2 victory over Nottingham Forest was not meant as a snub to opposing coach Steve Cooper. De Zerbi cited the team's recent struggles, including injuries and dropped points, as the reason for the big celebration. Cooper confirmed that De Zerbi did not shake his hand but downplayed the situation. The match was marred by controversial penalty decisions and a red card for Brighton's Lewis Dunk. Cooper expressed his dissatisfaction with the referee's performance and expects to discuss the matter with the head of refereeing.